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Students discuss the transmission of diseases from exotic pets to humans. They research different aspects of particular zoonotic diseases from the perspectives of the animal vector, the parasite, the infected human, and the carrier human. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students research how zoologists determine appropriate diets for animals, design a sample diet for a chosen animal and compare it to their own. They read the article, Cat Food for Aardvarks, and Other Zoo Diets which is imbedded in this plan. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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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. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students consider the cultural, historical, and social implications of domesticating animals as pets. They create informative posters of various animals, illustrating their histories as pets. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore interesting animal behaviors and adaptations. They create information sheets about an animal residing in a fictional sanctuary and assess the animal's likelihood of being a good pet. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students research facts about a pet that they would like to have and then, write a persuasive essay to convince their parents to allow them to have the pet. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students create a country profile on Libya in order to consider the viability of a transition to a democratic government. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students research one or two pets they would be interested in having. They write a persuasive essay to try and convince their parents to allow them to have this pet. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students compare and contrast invasive, alien and native species. They research three problems that might be associated with invasive species. They describe how some invasive species came to be invasive and discuss what can be done about them. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 4th
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Students engage in a research activity of looking at the job of a professional that would be needed for the care of a pet. They use the internet to write a description of a professional and extension activities are included in the lesson. Full Review »
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