Pets Lesson Plans

Students examine role of the community in managing the problem of pet overpopulation, draw conclusions based on statistical information in the US and NC, and construct their own 'letter to the editor' about the problem and possible solutions.

This lesson has students identify animals that are pets and make cookies of them. In this pets lesson, students find similarities and differences between types of pets and list the names of each part. This lesson has students become familiar with the names of baby animals. This lesson has students write pet subtraction problems.

This lesson has 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 participate in a class discussion. Lesson includes interdisciplinary follow-up activities.

This lesson has learners recognize what is needed to care for a class pet.  In this class pet lesson, learners feed, and care for a hamster.  This lesson has learners recognize that the cage needs changing and the hamster needs food and water.  This lesson has learners recognize that hamsters need to be in a warm place.

Learners discuss what ifs with relation to their pets. In this keeping pets safe lesson, learners create lists of pet items needed in case of disasters. Learners complete worksheets related to pet safety in emergencies.

This lesson has students read about the important needs of pets and animal shelters. In this animal welfare lesson, students understand what animals and animal shelters need to provide for pets. This lesson has students create posters showing animal needs and have a drive to collect the items in the posters. This lesson has students reflect on their experience.

Students explore a recent salmonella outbreak in young students linked to pet rodents. They create pamphlets to help assist and inform pet owners about the disease and necessary health precautions.

Students discuss the pros and cons of having household pets. In this health lesson, students identify different types of diseases they can get from pets. They evaluate their pet interactions and suggest ways to modify health habits after contact with pets.

In this lesson students participate in an after school program that promotes making decisions, getting along with others, decision-making, and being responsible. A pet survey is administered along with a variety of pet riddles with the students. They experience an animal relay and discuss their own pets at home.

Students develop an understanding of how innate and learned behaviors and the environment determine behavior. They see how a variety of factors affects our pet's behavior-including species-specific traits, the environment, training, and experience.