Albertans and Animals: Exploring Perspectives
Albertans & Animals: Exploring Perspectives People across Alberta hold varying views on animals based on their culture, religion, age, life experiences and values. When students explore these diverse relationships, they begin to see how deeply animals are woven into our identities, communities and daily lives. Understanding this range of perspectives helps students appreciate that each […]
Friendship
Subscribe Friendship – celebrate similarities and differences Friendships are essential to everyone’s well-being. For young people, developing healthy relationship skills helps them to feel supported, connected and valued. Finding common ground through shared experiences builds strong connections, while respecting differences fosters an appreciation for diversity and the unique qualities that each person brings. When students […]
Farmyard Fun
Farmyard Fun! An Alberta SPCA Animal Game You are visiting your friend Alex, who lives on a farm. You’re excited to climb up and play in her treehouse, but first, Alex needs to do her daily farmyard chores. As a good friend – and also excited to see the animals -you decide to help! As […]
Animals Teach and Inspire Us
Animals Teach and Inspire Us We teach our animals many things, but have you ever thought about how much animals teach us? Animals can teach us patience, determination and love. They can inspire us to solve problems, consider others and be kinder people. Caring for and about animals also helps students develop responsibility and empathy […]
Active Together: Grade 3 – Grade 4
Grade 3 – Grade 4 Below are discussion questions and activities to highlight the importance of being active and how activity makes us – and our pets – feel! Both the discussion questions and activities are part of the ‘Active Together’ character education theme for the 2023-2024 school year! To see other character building themes, […]
Off Leash Obstacle: A One Health Lesson
Off Leash Obstacle: A One Health Lesson With the understanding that the health of people, animals, and the environment are interdependent, One Health takes an integrative approach to complex problems. Students will learn that it is necessary to work collaboratively with people from multiple sectors, disciplines, and communities to find sustainable and balanced solutions to […]
The Seven Sacred/Grandfather Teachings
Introduction to The Seven Sacred/Grandfather Teachings a two-week exploration The Seven Sacred Teachings originate from the Seven Grandfather Teachings from the Anishinaabe people and have been adopted by many (but not all) First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. The teachings focus on the relationships we have with all of creation and offer suggestions for the […]
Empathy: Grade 4 – 6
Division 2: Grade 4 – 6 Below are discussion questions and activities to foster empathy for animals, people, and the environment. Both the discussion questions and activities are part of the ‘Empathy’ character education theme for the 2022-2023 school year! To see other character building themes, click here! Discussion Questions: How do you think the […]
Lesson 6: Positive Interactions (Div 2)
Lesson 6: Positive Interactions This lesson will explore the importance of positive interactions with animals. Watch the ‘Five Needs of Animals – Positive Interactions’ (5:14) video. Positive Interactions Post-Video Discussion Questions How would you feel if someone you didn’t know came up into your personal space? Do you think animals share this feeling? What are […]
Lesson 5: Behaviour (Div 2)
Lesson 5: Behaviour This lesson will explore how the behavioural needs of animals are met. Watch the ‘Five Needs of Animals – Behaviour’ (4:30) video. Behaviour Post-Video Discussion Questions What are some natural behaviours of kids your age? Learning, running, exploring, playing with other kids, etc. What are some natural behaviours of pets that you […]