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Lesson Plan
University of California

Artificially Selecting Dogs

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Selective breeding has resulted in some novel and beautiful or useful dogs over the years. Using the American Foxhound as an example, genetics learners find out how and why they came about. Then, in small groups, they select breeds to...
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Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

Pondering the Perfect Pet

For Teachers K - 6th
Cute, playful, mischievous pets will capture the attention of even your most reluctant learners.
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Printables
Curated OER

My Mini Book About...

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Elementary learners complete a mini book on polar bears. The resource contains four pages, each a quarter of a page, including one title page with a picture of a polar bear and a space for kids to write their names. 
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Printables
Teacher Printables

My Mini Book About …

For Teachers 1st - 3rd Standards
This is one of several printable pages on which little life scientists can write out their research on an assigned animal. The highlighted page is for alligator research, but several other animal pages are included as other materials....
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Where's the Boss? -- A Scripted Play About the Iditarod

For Teachers K - 8th
Pupils utilize a Reader's Theater script and accompanying lesson plan to learn about the Iditarod race that takes place in Alaska. During the process, they also learn about teamwork and working together.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Read and Color

For Teachers K - 2nd
In this read and color worksheet, students read two short sentences out loud and then color the picture of a dog with appropriate colors.
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Interactive
Curated OER

Japan's Most Famous Dog

For Students 4th - 5th
In this world records worksheet, students read the text about Japan's most famous dog statue. Students complete the gaps in the text by selecting from multiple choice suggestions. This worksheet is online and interactive.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

First Word: Dog

For Students K - 2nd
In this word recognition worksheet, students trace the word dog, write it independently, and identify it in a group of other words.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Dot to Dot Pets

For Students K - 1st
In this connect the dots worksheet, students connect the dots and draw a line using the numbers 1-14 to outline the picture of a dog.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Word Search #4

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this ELL, word search worksheet, students search for 2 and 3 letter words and then write them in 5 fill in the blank spaces provided.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

My First Crossword Puzzle

For Students 1st - 2nd
For this language arts worksheet, students write the name of the baby animal next to each clue given. Then they use the baby animal names to complete the crossword puzzle.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Little Red Hen

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students review the of "The Little Red Hen," to make sure that they comprehend that the hen's three friends were the cat, the dog, and the goose. They experiment with character vocies. Students are asked how the gossipy goose would...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Animal Behavior - Why Do Dogs Drool?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders give examples of learned behaviors. In this life science lesson plan, 7th graders simulate a behavior conditioning experiment. They complete an assessment at the end of the lesson plan.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Last Letter on the Farm

For Students K - 1st
In this language arts activity, learners look at the pictures of things you could find on a farm. Then they say the name and listen to the ending sound. Students select the correct letter to complete each word and write it on the line.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Rain, Rain Go Away

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students are introduced to "Rain, Rain, Go Away" poster. They are asked what the boy in the picture is doing, and ask them about the things he is holding. Students are told that they boy is named Johnny, and that he wants to play with...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Choosing a Family Dog

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research types of dogs and recommend one that would make the best family pet. They work in cooperative groups of three using Kidspiration to map out the essential question before beginning their research, write reports,...
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Ewww, Dog Breath! Does Active Play Take a Dog's Breath Away?

For Students 3rd - 5th
A project that requires you to play with a dog cannot be all that bad, right? This scientific experiment entails the respiratory functions of dogs. Learn the chemical and bodily processes going on within your canine companions...
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Is That Cat Fat?

For Students 3rd - 5th
There are over 58 million overweight cats and dogs in the United States alone. In this science project you will determine what percentage of the pets you know are overweight and how their weights compare to weight of pets throughout the...
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Activity
Chase Young, PhD

Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Moe the Dog in Tropical Paradise [Pdf]

For Teachers K - 1st
A reader's theater script for Diane Stanley's children's book, Moe the Dog in Tropical Paradise, is provided on these pages. Six character roles are needed in this activity.
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Activity
Chase Young, PhD

Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Today I Will Fly! [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A reader's theater script for Mo Williams' early childhood book, Today I Will Fly!, is provided on these pages. Five character roles are needed in this activity.
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Website
University of Wisconsin

Dr. P's Dog Training

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is dedicated to giving useful information on dog training. The site has not been updated since 2001.
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Website
Other

Caring for a Senior Dog

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an informative site on caring for the older dog. Extremely thorough information is provided on diseases, health conditions, and general care.
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Website
Other

American Rare Breed Association

For Students 9th - 10th
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!
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Handout
American Kennel Club

American Kennel Club: Dog Breeds

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Kennel Club offers detailed breed information on over 150 recognized breeds. Search by breed name or breed group. Dog breed information includes characteristics, standards, and pictures.