Learning to read can be intimidating for children. They often feel anxious about reading aloud for fear they might embarrass themselves by making mistakes. Many children have benefited from programs that are offering students a non-judgmental reading buddy…dogs! A study conducted by the University of California in 2010 proved that students who read to animals […]

Learning Objectives Students will understand the role of dogs in human history.   Grade Levels 9-12   Standards World History Era 1: Standard 1 A – Interrogate Historical Data; Establish Temporal Order in Constructing Historical Narrative Standard 1B- Evaluate Major Debates Among Historians Standard 2A- Appreciate Historical Perspectives Standard 2A- Evaluate Major Debates Among Historians […]

Learning Objectives Students will research and reflect how dogs played an intricate role during the 9/11 event.   Grades 6-8   Standards Common Core W 8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism R3 Analyze in detail how […]

Learning Objectives Students will utilize debates to understand the role of the citizen in advocating for/against bills before they become law.   Grade Levels 6-8   Standards 6-Power, Authority and Governance   Materials Needed Computers with internet access Articles For and Against (links below) Debate Preparation Worksheet   Lesson Introduction Ask students to think, pair, […]

Learning Objectives Students will compare and contrast the role of dogs during the Vietnam War and “war dogs” now. Grades 6-8 Standards Common Core R9 Compare and contrast one author's presentation of events with that of another. National Council for the Social Studies Standards Time, Continuity, and Change Materials Needed Computers with internet access Dogs […]

  Children often turn to pets for comfort when they feel anxious. They also teach children about responsibility and how to nurture. AKC Canine Ambassadors review dog safety by reviewing topics such as how to react when a strange dog approaches you, how to pet (and how not to pet) a dog, etc. These lessons […]

Learning Objectives Students will be able to use their senses to observe various objects. Students will be able to sort and classify objects based on their attributes.   Grade Levels K-1   Next Generation Science Standard Grades K-1: Foundational Science Skills   Materials Needed Model pictures Sets of dog pictures (one set for each group) […]

Learning Objective Students will be able to compare and contrast the needs of plants versus the needs of animals.   Grade Levels K-2   Next Generation Science Standard LS1-1. Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.   Materials Needed Image of plant and dog Venn diagram “Basic […]

Learning Objectives Students will understand the purpose of animal adaptation.   Grade Levels 3-5   Next Generation Science Standard Strand 3.Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems   Materials Needed Observation handout Picture of a Chihuahua Picture of a wolf   Lesson Introduction Tell students that today you will be introducing the concept of adaptation. Define adaptation as […]

Learning Objectives Students will be able to identify differences between the life cycles of various animals.   Grade Levels 3-5   Next Generation Science Standard LS1-1. Develop models to describe that organisms have unique and diverse life cycles but all have in common birth, growth, reproduction, and death.   Materials Needed Picture of brown bear […]