The educational resources listed here offer an easy and fun way for educators to integrate animal and pet related materials into their classrooms. They offer free lesson plans, worksheets, magazines, and newsletters, as well as resources available for purchase. |
AnimaLessons This ASPCA web site features an expanse of materials, including the ASPCA AnimaLessons newsletter and archive, worksheets, lesson plans (in English and Spanish), and links to other resources.
Pets for Life A program of the Humane Society, this website includes articles, videos, and links that are helpful for teachers desiring to bring practical pet education into the classroom. Topics include "Animal Careers," "Adoption," and "Pet Care."
KIND News Teacher Zone Part of KIND (Kids in Nature's Defense) News Online for kids, the Teacher Zone provides several excellent resources, such as the KIND Teacher Magazine, supplementary worksheets, and lesson plans.
NAHEE Online Store The materials available for purchase on this web site include teaching guides, books, activity kits, CDs, videos, games, and posters, all with an animal theme.
ASPCA Animaland Although this web site is geared for children, the Humane Education section includes several useful teaching resources, such as Cyberhunt worksheets, activity sheets, science projects, animal welfare calendar, and career resources.
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If you are planning a field trip to the exhibition, be sure to print out the Pets in America Exhibit Interactivity Worksheets. With activities such as questions, trivia, and scavenger hunts, they provide an "interactive" experience for children as they explore the actual exhibit. |
