Lesson 2: Nutrition (Div 1)
Lesson 2: Nutrition This lesson will explore how the nutritional needs of animals are met, and how this compares to people. Watch the “Five Needs of Animals – Nutrition” (4:12) video. Nutrition Post-Video Discussion Questions What does it mean when people say ‘be sure to eat a balanced diet’? Why is it important to do […]
Get Nina Home! The Alberta SPCA Animal Game
Get Nina Home! The Alberta SPCA Animal Game You are visiting your friend Jamal and his dog, Nina the border collie, who live on a farm. You have been out playing in the field with your friends and need to get back to the house to feed Nina. Help get Nina home by answering questions […]
Kindness Challenge
Kindness Challenge Thank you to everyone who participated in the Kindness Challenge 2021! Don’t forget to let us know if your class and/or group participated in the challenge to earn your map mark on the Kindness Map and to be mailed your certificate! To let us know, click the button to the right and complete […]
Animals and Remembrance Day – Divisions 1 & 2
Animals and Remembrance Day Go to Division 3+ Classroom Activities Remembrance Day is a time to recognize, appreciate and remember those that have served and continue to serve our country in the past and present, as well as in times of war and peace. Included with these brave individuals are animals that have served alongside […]
Division 1: Kindergarten – Grade 3
Division 1: Kindergarten to Grade 3 Below are discussion questions and activities to foster respect for animals, people, and the environment. Both the discussion questions and activities are part of the ‘Every One Counts’ character education theme for the 2017-2018 school year! To see other character building themes, click here! Discussion Questions: What does ‘every […]
Division 1: Kindergarten – Grade 3
Division 1: Kindergarten to Grade 3 Below are discussion questions and activities to foster compassion for animals, people, and the environment. Both the discussion questions and activities are part of the ‘Choose Compassion’ character education theme for the 2018-2019 school year! To see other character building themes, click here! Discussion Questions: What does it mean […]
Curiosity: K – Grade 3
Division 1: Kindergarten – Grade 3 Below are discussion questions and activities to spark curiosity in and foster compassion for animals, people, and the environment. Both the discussion questions and activities are part of the ‘Stay Curious’ character education theme for the 2019-2020 school year! To see other character building themes, click here! Discussion Questions: […]
Caring Community: K – Grade 3
Division 1: Kindergarten – Grade 3 Below are discussion questions and activities to foster caring and compassion for animals, people, and the environment. Both the discussion questions and activities are part of the ‘Caring Community’ character education theme for the 2020-2021 school year! To see other character building themes, click here! Download Activity Sheet Discussion […]
Stay Curious
Stay Curious! Ask, Learn, Grow! Curiosity is powerful. It encourages us to ask questions, seek answers, think critically, find solutions and develop better ways of doing things. It helps us to be open to others, build understanding and foster empathy. Animals are intrinsically interesting to young people and can be a powerful motivator for fostering […]
Animal Protection Act
Alberta’s Animal Protection Act provides mechanisms to help mistreated animals and to hold negligent owners accountable for their actions. This primary piece of legislation is used to protect animals in Alberta. Key aspects of the Act include: a definition of distress, detailed list of duties that must be performed by animal care providers, powers of […]