Curated OER
Protecting Man's Best Friend
Students read about how dogs help people. In this language arts lesson, students select a topic and create a presentation about dogs. Students choose the type of presentation to create.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Hunting Dogs of Papua New Guinea
Learn about the role of dogs in the culture of Papua New Guinea in this video segment from Nature.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Santiago and Morris
In this video segment from WILD TV, Santiago, a troubled youth, and Linda, a motor vehicle accident victim, discuss how Morris, a therapy dog, has helped them.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Sled Dogs of the Arctic Circle
In this video segment from Nature, learn about the role of dogs in the Inuit culture.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Fbi Youth: Grades 6th 12th
Explore the FBI by joining agents as they investigate crimes around the world, following a case through the FBI Lab, look at a day in the life of an FBI agent, and more!
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
Newfoundland Dog Club of Canada
This site looks at the Newfoundland dog which is native to Newfoundland.
Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy: Animals: Dogs at Work
Working dogs are special because of all the ways they help humans. Includes audio narration in 8 additional languages with text in English.
American Kennel Club
American Kennel Club: Dog Breeds
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.
Other
Canadogs.com: Choosing a Breed
Part of a larger site devoted to dogs, this section focuses on the main dog breeds. Each is described and a list of dogs within the group is given. Click on any name, and get more details about a specific dog. Photos are included.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Herding Dogs of the United Kingdom
The border collies of the Lake District are featured in this video segment from Nature.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: German Shepherd Dog
This article from Wikipedia, an open-source encyclopedia, offers a general overview of german shepherds. Content includes a look at this dog's appearance, temperament, health, and history.
Text Project
Text Project: Fyi for Kids: Vol. 1, Issue 4: Working Dogs [Pdf]
This magazine article is about working dogs such as seeing eye dogs who help people who are blind live independent lives.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Akita
Illustrated entry offers a discussion of the history, physical characteristics, and breeding of the Akita with statistics and details on the breed's temperament and value as a pet.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Alaskan Malamute
Features images and facts on the history, physical characteristics, breeding, and temperament of the Alaskan Malamute while offering statistics and details on the breed's value as a pet.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Illustrated entry summarizes the Anatolian Shepherd Dog while offering statistics and details on the breed's temperament and value as a pet.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Bernese Mountain Dog
Illustrated entry summarizes the temperament of the Bernese Mountain Dog while offering statistics, history, and details on the breed's value as a pet.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Black Russian Terrier
Illustrated entry summarizes the temperament of the Black Russian Terrier while providing statistics and details on the breed's value as a pet. .
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Blue Lacy Dog
Illustrated entry summarizes the temperament of the Blue Lacy Dog while offering statistics and details on the breed's value as a pet.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Boxer Dog
Features a brief overview of Boxers and gives statistics and details on the breed's temperament and value as a pet.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Boykin Spaniel
Summarizes the Boykin Spaniel while offering statistics and details on the breed's temperament and value as a pet.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Bull Mastiff
Features a brief overview of the Bull Mastiff while offering statistics and details on the breed's temperament and value as a pet.