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: Grade 7+
Division 3: Grades 7+ 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 Questions: Do you […]
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 […]
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 […]
Building Dog Houses
Develop CTS skills while helping those in need at the same time Building dog houses for dogs in need allows students to develop basic skills related to building a structure (meeting CTS curriculum outcomes) while positively contributing to their community. These projects provide meaningful experiences that foster skills in CTS and help build and strengthen […]
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 […]
Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality Virtual Reality (VR) provides experiential learning that can allow students to explore live human and animal systems. VR is being used by medical students to learn about human anatomy, and can provide surgeons the opportunity to virtually practice upcoming procedures. As technology improves, there will be more cost effective ways for teachers to […]
Apps & Other Alternatives
These links are provided as a service for teachers looking for dissection alternatives. The Alberta SPCA does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external sites. The items on this page are available for purchase from the suppliers. Virtual Frog DissectionThis frog dissection app includes individual 3-D organ views and information, voiceovers […]
Online Dissection Simulations
These links are provided as service for teachers looking for dissection alternatives. The Alberta SPCA does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external sites. Virtual Fetal Pig Dissection An online program complete with study guides to demonstrate each system and quizzes with immediate feedback. Uses close-up photos of a fetal pig […]
Alternatives
Alternatives Alternatives provide students the opportunity to learn about body systems without requiring them to dissect animals. Research demonstrates that alternatives are equal to, or better at, meeting learning outcomes when compared with dissection. Alternatives also reduce the number of animals used in science, which is one of the principles of the 3Rs. The links […]