Learning Objective Students will interpret numerical expressions without solving them and write simple expressions.   Grade Levels 4-5   Common Core Standard CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.OA.A.1 Use parentheses, brackets, or braces in numerical expressions, and evaluate expressions with these symbols. CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.OA.A.2 Write simple expressions that record calculations with numbers, and interpret numerical expressions without evaluating them.   Materials […]

Learning Objective Students will solve decimal addition problems in a real-world setting.   Grade Levels 3-5   Common Core Standard CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.MD.A.2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances, intervals of time, liquid volumes, masses of objects, and money, including problems involving simple fractions or decimals, and problems that require expressing measurements given […]

Learning Objectives Students will interpret, graph, and analyze data on the most popular dog breeds in America.   Grade Levels Grades 9-12   Common Core Standard Summarize, represent, and interpret data on a single count or measurement variable (HS Statistics and Probability) Interpret linear models (HS Statistics and Probability) Calculate expected values and use them […]

Learning Objectives Students will interpret data and utilize probability to make determinations.   Grade Levels Grades 9-12   Common Core Standard Summarize, represent, and interpret data Make inferences and justify conclusions from sample surveys and observational studies Calculate expected values and use them to solve problems Use probability to evaluate outcomes of decisions   Materials […]

Learning Objective Students will be able to explain different jobs that work with dogs.   Grade Levels K-2   National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies 5: Individuals, Groups, and Institutions   Materials Needed “Careers in Dogs” bingo sheet Blank bingo squares Computer with internet access for teacher   Lesson *Note for Teachers: This lesson will […]

The AKC Responsible Dog Owner Pet Promise, created to bring the spirit of AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day to life and adapted from the AKC Canine Good Citizen Responsible Dog Owner's Pledge, reminds us that raising a happy and healthy pet is more than just playtime and pampering. Sign the petition to show your commitment […]

Preschool curriculum often includes a lesson about different types of homes. Like people, dogs need shelter too! As a part of a lesson on homes or on taking care of pets, use this STEM inspired activity to encourage your children to create a home for dogs. Responsible dog owners use crates in their homes to […]

Young children love to be read to and utilizing accompanying activities with these stories really helps to increase understanding and engagement. This activity centers about the book, “Dog’s Colorful Day” by Emma Dodd. “Dog’s Colorful Day” by Emma Dodd is an adorable tale about a dog that becomes covered in colors during his trip around […]

Sensory activities that encourage children to combine the sense of touch, sight, sound, taste and smell, help to build children’s cognitive skills. They have long been utilized in early childhood education as a vital activity for learning. The activity below is a fun way to teach young children the important aspects of feeding a dog. […]

Sensory activities that encourage children to combine the sense of touch, sight, sound, taste and smell, help to build children’s cognitive skills. They have long been utilized in early childhood education as a vital activity for learning. The activity below is a fun way to teach young children about being a responsible dog owner and […]