American Kennel Club is pleased to partner with book authors in order to provide educators with unique lesson plans and activities aligned with popular books. [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Book Studies"] "Because of Bentley" by Loren Spiotta-DiMare "No Better Friend: Young Reader's Edition" by Robert Weintraub "Peyton Goes to the Dog Show" by Lee Canalizo "Sashi the […]

Children learn best when they can actively engage with the material. Hands-on activities encourage children to think in unique ways and they create memorable learning experiences. We have provided hands-on activities for children in preschool through third grade. Build a Crate Make Your Own Dog Treats Dog's Colorful Day Feed the Dog Washing the Dog

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]