Which animal is best for you—a dog or cat? Why? Engage third graders in an opinion writing assessment that prompts them to read facts about both pets, and then write and decide which pet is best for them.

Est-ce que ton animal grand ou petit? Pair up your beginning French speakers for a game of Pet Guess Who! Using pet advertisements from newspapers or the Internet, pairs try to guess what kind of animal their partner has. Also, use the...

Learners 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."

Students complete internet based research on pet care in order to prepare a written and oral presentation for the class. They examine the life span, environment, food and grooming of the pet they chose to research. They complete the...

Students create a proposal for either a classroom pet or a household pet. Proposals include the estimated cost of a pet and their supplies as well as a written contract for the care of the pet.

Students develop their listening skills as they listen to the book The Perfect Pet. In this reading lesson plan, students listen to the book, and then talk about the pets they have. Then they make a graph as a class of all their pets.

In this itemized budget for the cost of a pet worksheet, learners predict and record the yearly costs for owning a pet and find the monthly costs. Students fill in blanks for 24 items.

What animal is that, and can you say it in Spanish? Teach your class eight different animals by asking pupils to put together this cute book that includes images and simple Spanish sentences.

Students select pets from available graphics to represent pets they own. They categorize the pets according to those that live inside the home, pets that live outside and a pet they would like to own. They generate sentences about each.

Students explore how to use a double bar graph by polling other students about their feelings and experiences with pets. They also have the opportunity to think about how pets affect their lives. Students poll their classmates to find...

Students construct a pictograph of favorite pets. In this pets and graphing lesson, students discuss their favorite pet and use animal magazines to find their favorite pets and cut them out. Students create a pictograph using the pictures.

Students discuss their pets and read about pets that have lived in the White House. In this current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a vocabulary activity and pet survey, then the students read the news article and...

Learners take an online tour to learn about pets and their care. They click on selected Web links and answer questions about the material they encounter. They share something they learned from the WebQuest with a partner.

Students recognize what is needed to care for a class pet.  In this class pet instructional activity, students feed, and care for a hamster.  Students recognize that the cage needs changing and the hamster needs food...

Learners explore pet care. In this pet care lesson, students discuss dogs and cats and read a book about pets. Learners invite a veterinarian to class to discuss the topic.

Students create pet rock necklaces. In this craft activity instructional activity, students tie a wire around the rock and then paint the rock with a face. Students then add beads and a rope to create a pet rock necklace.

In this pets worksheet, students use their workbook to answer short answer questions about pets and pet care. Students complete 4 questions total to get their merit badge.

In this writing worksheet, students write a story about babysitting a pet. Students have 3 pages to write their story and are given a prompt to start.

Second graders explore animal life by reading children stories in class. In this goat fable lesson, 2nd graders read several books which describe the different myths and folklore about goats. Students identify the needs of living animals...

Young scholars work in groups to compose their own "Duty of Care" for pets and make their own individual list from this discussion and illustrate it with drawing or images taken from magazines, websites or newspapers.

Students identify certain sea animals, pets, and body parts. They play Sim'n Dice (Simon Says) acting out each animal as the teacher asks. They sit in a circle on a rug and use mnemonic devices to help remember vocabulary words.

Students identify ways to handle pet emergencies. In this animal welfare lesson, students create a list of top ten pet emergency planning tips and checklist. Students construct an "Pet Emergency Kit."

In this gerbils instructional activity, students complete a ten question multiple choice online interactive quiz about details related to the care and feeding of pet gerbils. Prior knowledge is assumed.

Students explore the concept of classification. In this classification lesson plan, students collaborate in order to classify animals as pets or farm animals.