Est-ce que ton animal grand ou petit? Pair up your beginning French speakers for a game of Pet Guess Who! Using pet advertisements from newspapers or the Internet, pairs try to guess what kind of animal their partner has. Also, use the...

When would two paws up denote a blockbuster film in your classroom? Only when young writers create movie reviews from a pet's perspective in this imaginative expository writing practice. This engaging topic begins with a class discussion...

Young scholars examine animal behavior. In this animals training lesson plan, students understand a pet owner's responsibility for their pet's behavior. Young scholars get into groups and brainstorm situations that pet's make a mistake...

English language arts and science combine in a lesson plan that focuses on asking and answering questions about frog skin. Discussion, a read-aloud, and partner work lead the way towards a three-page worksheet that tests learners'...

Learners complete internet based research on pet care in order to prepare a written and oral presentation for the class. They examine the life span, environment, food and grooming of the pet they chose to research. They complete the...

Students examine how to control pet overpopulation. For this animal welfare lesson, students consult a phone directory for listings of animal shelters in the community. Students construct a list of questions to ask them, such as, "how...

Students explore pet ownership. In this my perfect pet lesson, students research common animals used as pets and complete a variety of activities based on this data. 

Students examine qualities of pet owners. In this animal welfare lesson plan, students discuss the reasons people give up their pets and the problems that pet relinquishment may cause. Students create posters that promote positive pet...

Students investigate proper training techniques for pets by creating a list.  In this domesticated animal activity, students identify traits of a good neighbor and relate those traits to a pet.  Students create lists of the...

Students identify ways humans and animals work together. In this animal welfare lesson, students read the text Hanni and Beth: Safe and Sound and define the term "working animals." Students investigate working animals by visiting various...

Learners explore philanthropy. In this character education lesson plan, students define and give examples of philanthropy. Learners listen to the story A Symphony of Whales and describe how the characters helped the whales. Students...

Learners participate in an after school program that promotes making decisions, getting along with others, decision-making, and being responsible. A pet survey is administered along with a variety of pet riddles with the students. They...

Students discuss importance of acting responsibly when caring for pets, reflect upon quote, "All Living Beings Have the Right to Respect and Kindness," read story Anastasia Wants a Rabbit and answer comprehension questions, role play...

Students design informational materials to educate people on the importance of matching a new pet to the family's lifestyle and living arrangements. Students use critical thinking skills to make a decision on the appropriate choice for a...

Students identify the needs of animals. In this animal welfare lesson, students read the article "If This Cat Could Wish" and identify the needs of animals. Students color in a coloring sheet of a cat.

Students examine pet overpopulation. In this animal welfare instructional activity, students discuss the causes and effects of pet overpopulation. Students color in an animal page and identify the responsibilities of owning a pet.

Young scholars examine the benefits of spaying and neutering animals. In this animal welfare instructional activity, students define the terms "spaying" and "neutering." Young scholars listen to a lecture about the benefits of spaying...

Students explore the concept of pet overpopulation. In this animal welfare lesson, students complete and discuss handouts regarding the spaying and neutering of pets to reduce pet overpopulation.

Students identify ways animal shelters prevent pet overpopulation. In this animal welfare lesson, students review facts about pet overpopulation and consult a phone directory for animal welfare listings. Students call and ask questions...

Students explore pet overpopulation.  In this character development lesson, students solve math story problems to determine how many kittens can be produced by one unspayed cat. Students discuss the consequences of pet...

In this reading and writing worksheet, students read 3 stories about farm animals that have acted intelligently or even heroically. Students think of 2 adjectives that describe the animal in the story and write them on the lines.

A creative spin occurs when one pupil acts as author Ann M. Martin. Using a Q & A at the back of her book A Dog's Life, other classmates ask the "author" questions. They discuss the reasons why they know the book is from a...

After reading the book Jack of All Tails, learners complete vocabulary activities, play charades, consider a list of questions, and complete a list of verbs. There are also several suggestions for how to connect this language...

For this reading comprehension worksheet, students read and discuss a short paragraph on choosing the right words to describe animals and then answer two short answer questions.