|
|
The following lessons are for students in grades 7-8. The information in each lesson is tailored to the specific level of the students. Please allow between 40-50 minutes for each lesson. Pre and post visit activities are available for all lessons. Our companions, our concerns (grade 7-8) 
In depth look at issues surrounding companion animals within the United States. Key issues include overpopulation, abuse, responsible pet ownership, companion animal facts, and solution based problem solving. Student based discussions allow the opportunity to form personal decisions regarding future actions. Educational activity animal may be requested for this presentation. Issues of personal importance and group problem solving (grade 7-8) Interactive presentation dealing with how to have discussions on controversial subjects. Students are introduced to a template on how to process and understand the reasoning behind differing views. In the examples: issues of zoos, hunting, and child labor laws are discussed. Students are also encouraged to create their own discussion templates. May be presented as an interactive big screen presentation. Captive animals (grades 7-8) Takes a look at the differences between captive and non-captive animals. Understand the reasons various societies have for keeping animals in captivity. Students are introduced to how captive animals are treated and form personal opinions regarding the issue. Confronts the topics of zoo animals, pets, livestock and research animals. May be presented as an interactive big screen presentation. Overpopulation and animal treatment (grades 7-8) Understand the role and importance of animal shelters in addressing the issues of pet overpopulation. Visually put into perspective how pet populations increase and discuss methods used to decrease numbers. Be introduced to various forms of animal abuse, including abuse to humans. Look into involvement with local humane organizations. May be presented as an interactive big screen presentation. Companion animal survival (grades 7-8) Simulation activity addresses overpopulation of companion animals. Learn the rate at which pet populations increase, and discuss the limiting factors which help keep wildlife within natural limits. Students learn the differences between natural and human means of population control within an environment. Non-violence
leads to the highest ethics, which is the goal of all evolution.
Until we stop harming all other living beings, we are still savages.
- Thomas Edison, American Inventor and Scientist
|
