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Native North American Dog Breeds
In this trivia quiz, the information focuses on native North American dog breeds. Students respond to 10 multiple choice questions and submit answers electronically via this interactive website.
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The Welsh Corgi
In this trivia quiz, the information focuses on the dog breed og a Welsh Corgi. Students respond to 10 multiple choice questions and submit answers electronically via this interactive website.
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Caring for a Dog
In this dog worksheet, students learn about how to care for and feed a dog. They discuss the differences between big dogs and small dogs and complete an activity in which they portion out biscuits for two different dogs.
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Lower Elementary- Dogs Word Search
In this word search learning exercise, student locate 8 words that are hidden in a word search about dogs. They locate words that are given in a word bank that is at the bottom of the page. The words include bark, fleas, ball, dog, and...
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Dogs Puzzle
For this word search worksheet, students search and locate words as they
relate to various dog breeds. Words can be found forward, backward, up, down
and diagonally.
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Gone To The Dogs Framework
In this literacy instructional activity, students solve the crossword puzzle that is focused upon the subject of dogs. There is an emphasis upon spelling.
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Dogs
In this dog coloring worksheet, students color a picture depicting 3 different breeds of dogs in front of their dog house. The page has the title, "Dogs."
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This Place is Going to the Dogs
Students study different breeds of dogs. They watch a video, "Extraordinary Dogs", about special dogs and how they are categorized according to their adaptations. Then they create a digital video that demonstrates the qualities of dogs...
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GEOGRAPHY GOES TO THE DOGS
Students use countries and dogs from around the world to answer the questions.
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Bark, Meow, Purr, Snort - Oh, What a Voice!
Students brainstorm differences between dogs and cats. They discuss the elements that make a story effective and write a story with a beginning, middle and end in the voice of a cat or dog.
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Big Dogs, Little Dogs
Students explore how dogs are industrious workers and beloved pets, helpful companions and highly paid entertainers.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Historic Relationships Between Dogs and Humans
In this video segment from Nature, learn the history of the world's first domesticated animal, the dog. [7:34]
University of California
Ucmp: Introduction to the Carnivora
Nice informational site about the order Carnivora. The opening page lists members of the order and briefly describes relationships between humans and carnivores. It links to pages on evolution of carnivores, the ecological roles of...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Paw Preference in Pets
The great majority of people have a distinct hand preference. The goal of this science fair project is to determine whether non-primate mammals (e.g., dogs or cats) have a paw preference, which might indicate lateralization of function...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Dog Smarts: What's Going on Behind Those Puppy Dog Eyes?
Have you ever wondered what goes on in your dog's mind? Even though humans have the benefit of language, trying to understand another person's thoughts can be hard enough sometimes. This project will show you some behavioral tests you...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Tail Wagging and Brain Lateralization
The left brain is supposed to be better at language, and organizing sequential actions, the right brain is supposed to be better at visualizing orientations in space, making and listening to music, and deciphering the emotions of others....
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Dog Scents: The Super Nose of Man's Best Friend
Everyone thinks their dog's the best, but in the case of smelling ability, all dogs possess super powers. In fact, a dog's nose can be over a 1,000 times more sensitive than a human's. In this project, learn about smell from a dog's...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Puppy Proportions: Growth Spurts & Weight Gain in a Dog
Puppies prove to be a fun and useful aid in this adorable experiment! By having access to, and measuring a puppy's body dimensions over a period of weeks or months, you can discover if segments of canine anatomy develop at different...
Other
International Guide Dog Federation: History of Guide Dogs
This page from the International Guide Dog Federation explores the evolution of dogs as human companions, as well as the history of dogs as service animals. This resource also includes a timeline describing how dogs came to be used as...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Using Word Storms to Explore Vocabulary and Encourage Thinking
Contains plans for seven lessons about working dogs that teach critical thinking skills and a vocabulary strategy called Word Storms. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the...
PBS
Pbs: Dogs and More Dogs
NOVA takes a comprehensive look at the origin of different species of dogs in this feature. Interesting information like, why do they come in so many shapes and sizes, and why do they have us right where they want us is provided.
Other
American Rare Breed Association
Gives a list with links to Rare Breeds of dogs not recognized by the AKC. Links give descriptions (and in most cases,) pictures of the dog you click on. Fun and interesting!
Read Works
Read Works: Passages: "Many Kinds of Dogs" by Rachelle Kreisman
[Free Registration/Login Required] The passage "Many Kinds of Dogs" by Rachelle Kreisman focuses on three breeds of dogs: beagles, boxers, and greyhounds. A reading comprehension question set is provided as well as a vocabulary worksheet...
Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy: Animals: Air Dogs
See all the dogs that are good at flying through the air and catching a frisbee. Includes audio narration in 15 additional languages with text in English.