FREE EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS For classrooms, home-school groups, youth groups, brownies and scouts, etc.
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Primary and Middle School | ||
Pet Care 101 | Students are read a short story about a shelter dog and are then asked to share what they think an animal's needs are. These “needs” are placed on a felt board for visual impact and then we discuss how these needs compare to the needs of humans. | For K-3rd grade - Language arts, Science, Social Science |
Animal Issues | Explores the many different hidden interactions we have with animals in our society. Students will be asked to consider their opinions on such topics as the use of animals for food, clothing, science, and entertainment. | For 5th-12th grade - Language Arts, Science, History & Social Science |
Too Much of a Good Thing | Emphasizes the importance of spaying and neutering companion animals. The kids will participate in an activity to help illustrate the problem of pet overpopulation. | For 3rd-8th grade - Math, Language arts, Social Science |
Ocean Kin | Focuses on the marine mammals of the Monterey Bay and how we can live harmoniously with them and respect their habitat. | For 3rd-8th grade - Science, Language Arts, History & Social Science |
Web of Life | Discusses how all living things are connected and emphasizes that everything we do has an impact on the other creatures on the planet. The presentation includes some information about local endangered species. | For 2nd-5th grade - Science, Language Arts, Visual and Performing Arts |
Animals Have Feelings Too | Discusses how animals and people share similar feelings and explores this implication on responsible animal care. | For Pre-K-5th grade - Language Arts, Science, Social Science, Visual and Performing Arts |
Our Wild Neighbors | Includes a felt board activity that introduces young children to the challenges of living harmoniously with wild animals in the city. | For Pre-K-2nd grade - Language Arts, Science |
Play it Safe | Discusses dog behavior and how to avoid situations that may result in a dog bite. A dog will be brought to the classroom so we can do some safe introduction. | For Pre-K–8th - Language Arts, Physical Education, Science, Social Science |
Careers with Animals | Discusses the different job opportunities working with or for animals. Gives information about education and requirements as well as salary expectations. | For 6th-12th grade - Language Arts, Career Technical Education |
Barnyard Gossip *New! | This exercise encourages students to take a closer look at what they think they know about farm animals and discover some fascinating truths. | For 2nd-5th grade-Language Arts. Social Science, Science) |
High School | ||
Animal Issues | Explores the many different hidden interactions we have with animals in our society. Students will be asked to consider their opinions on such topics as the use of animals for food, clothing, science, and entertainment. | For 5th-12th grade - Language Arts, Science, History-Social Science |
Careers with Animals | Discusses the different job opportunities working with or for animals. Gives information about education and requirements as well as salary expectations. | For 6th-12th grade - Language Arts, Career Technical Education |
Dog fighting and the Community | Students will see a short HSUS video about the life of a fighting dog and will discuss how the animals basic needs are not met. We will also talk about the laws surrounding dog fighting and what participants or even bystanders can lose. | Grade 9 and up - Language arts, History-Social Science, Health Education |
