Watch this video which teaches us about how we can take care of our pets. While you are watching, try to remember all the pets they talk about.
Pet Care
Learn about how we can take care of our pets.
Driving Questions
Look at the three Driving Questions below and in your groups, decide which question you would like to answer. Each group can answer the same question or each group can answer different questions. The choice is yours!
- How can we take care of our pets?
- What does a pet need in its home?
- Why do people love different kinds of pets?
Possible Ideas
Pet Care Guide Pet Habitat Pet Information
How can we take care of our pets?
Possible Idea: Pet Care Guide
Activities:
- Create a booklet or poster with tips on caring for a particular pet (e.g., feeding, grooming, exercise).
- Invite people with pets to come by and review your guide and give you additional information.
- Share your guides with classmates or display them in the school library.
What does a pet need in its home?
Possible Idea: Pet Habitat
Activities:
- Use craft materials to create a model of a pet’s habitat (e.g., fish tank, doghouse, birdcage).
- Include essential items like food bowls, bedding, or toys.
- Label the parts of the habitat and explain how each helps the pet.
- Invite others to come and view the habitats. Students can give them tours or tell stories about each habitat created.
Why do people love different kinds of pets?
Possible Idea: Pet Information Session
Activities:
- Choose a pet to research (e.g., dog, cat, hamster, fish).
- Create a poster or small booklet with fun facts, pictures, and tips about the pet.
- Share your projects with the class, teaching others about the pet’s needs and behavior.
- Students can also take their display to a local pet store in order to teach prospective pet owners about the animals they wish to adopt.
Thinking Time
What will your group do or make to answer your Driving Question? Use the space below to draw some ideas with your group. Remember to download or save your picture for future use!
Need To Knows
Now that you’ve chosen your question, think about your “Need To Knows.” These are the questions that you need answers to in order to help you answer your Driving Question. Follow the steps below to help you create and refine your questions.
