Students investigate exotic pets and the ecological and personal risks involved in trading and owning such animals. They synthesize their knowledge by creating advertisements that promote the sale of exotic pets and picket signs that protest their sale.

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6th - 12th

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.

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3rd - 6th

Students discuss what they know about their pets' schedules and create an imaginary one for their pet. They create imaginary schedules for a firefighter's Dalmatian or a pirate's parrot.

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Kindergarten - 2nd

Students 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.

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Kindergarten - 5th

Students explore "populations" and "pet overpopulation" and why it's important to control pet overpopulation. They complete two math exercises to reinforce their comprehension of populatioons and pet overpopulation. Studnets define the term population and discuss examples of populations of people, pets and wild animals.

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Kindergarten - 4th