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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Big Dogs, Little Dogs

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore how dogs are industrious workers and beloved pets, helpful companions and highly paid entertainers.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

THE FABLE OF THE FAINTING GOATS

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners practice telling time while reading a story about a fainting goat. They write their own story about a fainting goat. Students write letters to the International Fainting Goat Association, asking for more information about...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fable of the Fainting Goat

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students read a story. In this telling time lesson, students complete a worksheet where they must practice their knowledge of telling time. Students read a fable and answer time questions as they read.
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Interactive
Curated OER

Emily Carr: Reading Comprehension

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this reading comprehension learning exercise, students read a passage about Emily Carr. Students then attempt to determine the meanings of italicized words from the context in which they were used.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Amazing Apes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore the world of apes. In this reading skills lesson, students complete a jigsaw reading activity (the reading material is not included) regarding orangutans.
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Norwegian Forest

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world of the Norwegian Forest and gain a greater understanding of this domestic cat through statistics and information on its appearance, habitat, behavior, and value as a pet.
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Bombay

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the Bombay cat, including their appearance, temperament, and value as a pet.
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Abyssinian

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides images and a summary of the Abyssinian Cat while offering statistics and details on the breed's temperament and value as a pet.
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Javanese

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the Javanese cat, including their appearance, temperament, and value as a pet.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Cats for Kids: Learn About the House Cat or Domesticated Cat

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about all sorts of cats including the house or domesticated cat. Why do cats make good pets?
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Animals for Kids: Maine Coon Cat

For Students 1st - 8th
Kids learn about the Maine Coon Cat, largest domesticated breed with good temperament. Does it make a good pet?
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Handout
Carnegie Mellon University

Lyme Disease General Information and Faq

For Students 9th - 10th
This website, in addition to providing information on the deer tick, Lyme disease symptoms, and treatment, includes information on avoiding tick bites and finding ticks on pets. There is also information joining the Lyme Disease...
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Website
Other

Todo Perros

For Students 9th - 10th
A good place for Spanish speakers to find everything related to dogs. Topics run the gamut: dog sports, dog cemeteries, breeders, pictures, veterinary medicine, dog care, and dog products, ads, and shops.
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Handout
Wonderville Media

Wonderville: Fish

For Students K - 1st
You cannot "pet" a fish, but it is good company. You can watch it swim and play. You can talk to it, even if it won't talk back. Some fish react to a friendly voice or face! There are many kinds of fish. No matter what kind you have,...
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Handout
Wonderville Media

Wonderville: Birds

For Students K - 1st
Congratulations! You have a new pet bird. Maybe it's a tiny parakeet. Maybe it's a bigger cockatiel or parrot. No matter what kind of bird you have, it has needs. And now it is up to you to meet your pet's needs! Learn more about Birds...
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Unit Plan
Wonderville Media

Wonderville: Hamsters

For Students K - 1st
Do you have a hamster? There are several different kinds of hamsters. No matter what kind you have, your hamster has needs. Now it is your job to meet your pet's needs! Learn more about Hamsters in this well-constructed overview by...