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 […]
Book Review – What do YOU think?
Book Review – What do YOU think? After reading a book that features animals, have your students write a review! 1. Book Reviews This activity can be modified to suit students of varying grades and levels. Activity Options: Select a book as a class and read it together Have students find their own book featuring […]
Animal Adjectives
Animal Adjectives You may have herd of a serpentine river that meanders like a snake but there are many other adjectives based on animals. Student will expand their vocabularies by applying strategies to identify words then use them in sentences. 1. Brainstorming Similes As the class which animal they would use to describe various characteristics […]
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 7+
Division 3: Grade 7+ 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: What does […]
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 […]
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 […]