Learning Objectives Students will be able to describe parasitic relationships and consider ways to prevent them.   Grade Levels 3-5   Next Generation Science Standard Strand 3rd: Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity 4th: From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes 5th: Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics   Materials Needed Computers with internet access   Lesson […]

Learning Objectives Students learn how artificial selection can be used to develop new dog breeds with characteristics that make the dogs capable of performing a desirable task and they “create” a dog that could be bred for their purposes.   Grade Levels 6-8   National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Standards: Construct an explanation based on […]

Learning Objectives Students shall be able to locate nutrition labels. Students shall critically analyze typical ingredients found in many dog foods compared to the nutrients a dog naturally needs. Students shall construct a food web and use it to then complete an energy pyramid. Students shall know and be able to compare and contrast the […]

Learning Objectives Students will make anatomical comparisons between humans and dogs.   Grade Level Grades 9-12   National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Practices Addressed Asking Questions and Defining Problems Developing and Using Models Planning and Carrying Out Investigations Analyzing and Interpreting Data High School Specific: Develop and use a model to illustrate the hierarchical organization […]

Learning Objectives Students will understand how wolves were domesticated into dogs through natural selection.   Grade Levels 9-12   Next Generation Science Standard HS-LS4-4. Construct an explanation based on evidence for how natural selection leads to adaptation of populations.   Materials Needed Computers with access to internet My Ideal Dog Breed worksheet   Lesson Introduction […]

Learning Objectives Students will be able to understand what makes a good citizen, why we have rules, and why we need to follow authority.   Grade Levels K-2   National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies 10: Civic Ideals and Practices   Materials Needed Scenario examples (one for each group) Computer with internet access   Lesson […]

Learning Objectives At the conclusion of this lesson, students will understand the difference between wants and needs and how they are different for each living thing.   Grade Levels K-2   National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies 7-Production, Distribution and Consumption   Materials Needed Index cards   Lesson Introduction Introduce the lesson by explaining that […]

Learning Objectives Students will understand the origins of dogs and how their geography shaped them.   Grade Levels 3-5   National Council for the Social Studies Standards 3-People, Places, and Environments   Materials Needed Computers with internet access “Origins of the Dog” Worksheet   Lesson Introduction Explain to students that all dogs originated from wolves […]

Learning Objectives Students will understand that all people have rights and describe the importance of them.   Grade Levels 3-5   National Council for the Social Studies Standards 6-Power, Authority, and Governance   Materials Needed Copies of the Bill of Rights (one for each student)   Lesson Introduction Ask your students if they know what […]

Learning Objectives Students will understand the traits of a successful product.   Grade Levels 3-5   Standards Aligned to Voluntary National Content Standards in Economics from the Council for Economic Education. Standard 2: Decision Making Standard 14: Entrepreneurship   Materials Needed Computers with internet for research My Product sheets   Lesson Introduction An entrepreneur is […]