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Assessment
Fluence Learning

Writing an Opinion: Buddies that Bark or Purr-fect Pets?

For Students 3rd Standards
Which animal is best for you—a dog or cat? Why? Engage third graders in an opinion writing assessment that prompts them to read facts about both pets, and then write and decide which pet is best for them.
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Circles Centered at the Origin: Dog

For Students 11th - Higher Ed Standards
How many bones can a dog on a leash reach? Class members move a dog on the end of its leash and determine whether it can reach bones located at specific points. The learners see whether the bone lies on the circle or outside of the...
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Unit Plan
Mathematics Vision Project

Systems of Equations and Inequalities

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
It's raining (systems of) cats and dogs! The fifth unit in a nine-part course presents systems of equations and inequalities within the context of pets. Scholars use systems of inequalities to represent constraints within situations and...
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Worksheet
Read Works

How to Say “I Ruff You”

For Students 7th Standards
Who says you need a human to be your valentine on Valentine's Day? Give your dog-loving readers an inspiring perspective on how a sister givdes her brother a valentine from the family dog. They then answer 10 questions thatd involve...
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Worksheet
Read Works

Canine Courage

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
Did you know dogs had an important job on September 11th, the day airplanes took down the World Trade Center? Learn more about the furry heroes with a three-page informational read designed to aid pupils in answering 10...
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Lesson Plan
Civil War Trust

Civil War Animal Mascots

For Teachers 4th - 7th Standards
A pet can offer comfort, friendship, and loyalty in the most stressful of situations. Here is a lesson plan that explores the important role animals played during the Civil War. Class members read informative texts, complete a KWL chart,...
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Lesson Plan
August House

The Great Smelly, Slobbery, Small-Tooth Dog

For Teachers 1st - 3rd Standards
Read the story The Great Smelly, Slobbery, Small-Tooth Dog: A Folktale from Great Britain by Margaret Read MacDonald and choose from multiple activities to learn about the tale's theme—kindness. With so many options, your kind kids will...
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Printables
Teacher Printables

Decorated Lined Paper

For Teachers K - 6th
Spice up the writing process with some fun stationery! This particular page, which features a UFO, can inspire your pupils as they write science fiction. See the materials for more designs. You'll find everything from pirates to fairies...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Canine Companions

For Teachers K - 4th
How do you make a pet’s transition into your family a smooth one? Preparing for a pet and learning how to keep it safe is the focus of this research lesson. After searching the Internet for tips on animal care, pet owners and potential...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Greedy Dog

For Teachers K
Teach young mathematicians the concepts of greater than, less than, and equal to with kinesthetic, visual, verbal, and numeric approaches. In a playful session that addresses multiple intelligences, your class will: dramatize a greedy...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Finger Puppet Dogs

For Students K - 2nd
Cut, color, and paste. Sounds like a trip to the hairdresser. Nope, it's a mini project that requires little ones to color each dog-themed finger puppet, cut them out, and paste the backs to make fun finger-sized friends. Note: The...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Bar Graph

For Students 2nd
In this bar graph worksheet, 2nd graders answer short answer questions about how many animals are in each section of the bar graph. Students answer 6 questions.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Answering Questions

For Students 1st - 3rd
Three questions are listed on this resource with blank spaces for learners to practice writing. Encourage writers to use complete sentences instead of just saying "yes" or "no." Extend the activity by allowing children to draw pictures...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Dogs: Reading Comprehension

For Students 5th - 8th
This reading comprehension worksheet includes a 2-page selection about dogs, as well as ten short answer questions.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Children's Literature Across the Curriculum Ideas-How Dogs Really Work!

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students read How Dogs Really Work! by Alan Snow. They complete a variety of cross-curricular activities surrounding the study of dogs as pets. Included are reading, art, math, science, writing, social studies, and library connections.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

From Wolf to Dog

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explain how dogs evolved from wolves based on the video. In this biology lesson, students research about breeding animals for specific traits. They interview dog owners and create a presentation about the dog.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Evaluating Nonfiction Texts

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students evaluate nonfiction text. For this evaluating nonfiction lesson students read two pieces of nonfiction text and respond with a short free-writing piece. Students discuss the content and focus on the accuracy.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Dogs- Canine Familiaris

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research dog species and breeds. In this dog lesson, students discuss breed of dogs, their personal experiences, and complete a Venn Diagram comparing breeds. Students use the research to analyze television shows or movies which...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

History o the Husky

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students discuss the types of dogs used in dog sledding. In this social science lesson, students define mushing and begin to understand what the Iditarod race is. Students also explore how to take care of the dogs.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Dogs: Comprehension Strategies

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this comprehension strategies worksheet, students read the story Dogs and then complete comprehension strategies for the story. Students complete activities on cause and effect, main idea and details, inferences, details, and drawing...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Reporting from Multiple Sources-The Role of Dogs in Three Societies

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students synthesize information from various resources. In this expository essay writing lesson, students view three video segments and take notes.  Students analyze notes in peer groups and write an expository essay.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Prior Knowledge: What Do You Know About Dogs?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students consciously activate prior knowledge in order to comprehend new information about a given subject.  For this comprehension and prior knowledge lesson, students use a graphic organizer to activate prior knowledge and use their...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Dogs

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this dogs worksheet, students read a 2 page informational text about different breeds of dogs and how they can be of service to the police, blind, and deaf people. Students then answer 13 essay questions.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Dogs Acrostic Poem

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this dog themed worksheet students write an acrostic poem using the letters DOGS . Students write 4 lines of poetry using these letters to begin each line. There is an appealing dog graphic.