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Preschool Lesson: Guinea Pigs

For Teachers Pre-K - K
For this Guinea Pig themed lesson, students hear the story, Guinea Pigs Add UP! and then engage in several themed learning activities. Each activity fosters skills in letter/number recognition, art, math or writing.  
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What is a Pet?

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students define what a pet is and what it needs to be healthy and happy. They explore pets through the use of of puppets and/or stuffed animals and discover what a pet needs by identifying items in a "pet bag."
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Guinea Pig Compendium: Feeding and Nutrition

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site describes several common guinea pig foods, including hay, pellets, fruits, and vegetables. It also covers a guinea pig's need for Vitamin C, along with treats they enjoy.
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Guinea Pig Health: Marty the Cyber Pig

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides facts about guinea pig anatomy as well as nutrition. It also suggest a daily diet designed to keep a guinea pig healthy. Lastly, it offers descriptions of some common guinea pig illnesses and how to treat them.
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Guinea Pigs Online: Piggie Nutrition

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find helpful information and pointers on guinea pig nutrition.