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 […]
Animals and Remembrance Day – Division 3+
Animals and Remembrance Day 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, and in times of war and peace. Included with these brave men and women are animals that have served alongside them. Delivering messages, providing […]
Division 3: Grades 7+
Division 3: Grades 7+ 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 ways you demonstrate […]
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: […]