Helping teachers inspire compassion for animals, people & the environment

Lesson 3: Environment (Div 2)

Lesson 3: Environment This lesson will explore how the environmental needs of animals are met. Watch the ‘Five Needs of Animals – Environment’ (4:52) video. Environment Post-Video Discussion Questions Where is a comfortable place for you to sit down or rest? Couch, chair, bed, on grass, pillows, etc. How would you feel if your classroom […]

Lesson 2: Nutrition (Div 2)

Lesson 2: Nutrition This lesson will explore how the nutritional needs of animals are met. 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 so? A balanced diet means you […]

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 2: Grade 4 – Grade 6

Division 2: Grade 4 to Grade 6 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 are some […]

Animal Descriptions

Animal Descriptions By using adjectives and similes, students will describe and then draw images of animals while gaining an appreciation for how description evokes imagery. Describing Animals Each student writes out the physical description of an animal as accurately and detailed as possible, without naming the animal. It can be any animal they choose, in […]

Animals in Advertising

Animals in Advertising A look at why animals are used as a part of effective marketing, and critical examination of the humane aspect of using animals this way. 1. Animal Appeal in Advertising Have groups of students brainstorm the different companies, products and ads that use animals in their advertising. Popular products using animals in […]

Curiosity: Grade 4 – Grade 6

Division 2: Grade 4 – Grade 6 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 […]

Caring Community: Grade 4 – 6

Division 2: Grades 4 – 6 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 […]

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