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Bringing Animal Issues into the Classroom: César Chávez
Fifth graders get critical and political while they begin thinking about human and animal rights in relation to the US Constitution. This hand out includes answers to several questions regarding Cesar Chavez and his work to secure rights...
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What's Being Done?
Students explore the concept of animal welfare. In this philanthropy lesson, students examine legislation that supports animals in their state as well as the role of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals....
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What Makes a Hero?
Students identify the characteristics of a hero. In this character development and writing lesson plan, students listen to music with a hero theme and discuss the common traits of heroes. Students explore individuals and charitable...
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Those Amazing Animals
Students understand the roles of animals in entertainment and sports. In this animal welfare lesson plan, students recognize that some animals are used humanely and others are used cruelly. Students classify different animals into the...
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Animals in Sports and Entertainment
Students explore how people's views on animal treatments differ. For this animal treatment and attitudes lesson, students review cases on animal treatment and evaluate whether or not the case was animal cruelty. Students understand...
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What Is Our Plan?
Students identify ways to handle pet emergencies. In this animal welfare lesson, students create a list of top ten pet emergency planning tips and checklist. Students construct an "Pet Emergency Kit."
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Bad Dog or Bad Owner?
Students discuss the responsibilities of pet ownership. In this animal welfare instructional activity, students visit selected websites to investigate the attributes of the pit bull. Students also consider the costs and how to care for...
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Caring for a Pet
Students identify the responsibilities of pet owners. In this animal welfare lesson, students read the book Animals As Friends and list the characteristics of a good pet owner. Students use a tally sheet to determine what pets students...