in the Classroom
The BC SPCA has classroom resources for grades K-7. The lessons integrate animal issues and information into existing provincial learning outcomes. Bite Free is on the recommended resource list for Health and Career Planning for grades K-5.
Click on a lesson plan below to learn more.
Kindness Counts (for K- Gr. 2)
Companions for Life (Gr. 3-5)
You Can Make a Difference (Gr. 5-7)
Cluck - The life of an egg-laying hen (Gr. 4-6)
Bite Free (K - Gr. 5)
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November 2010
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Are you thinking of adopting a pet for your classroom? Do you question whether dissection is a necessary part of the science curriculum? Would you like guidelines for science projects students do involving animals?
The BC SPCA has position statements on classroom pets, educational visits involving animals, student science projects, hatching and breeding programs and dissection. These Positions are grounded in the animal welfare philosophy outlined in the Mission and Charter of the Society and are evidence-based, using the best available scientific and professional knowledge about the welfare of the animals.
We hope you will take this information into consideration when involving animals in education, as well as pass it along to colleagues.
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The Salmon Bears by Ian McAllister and Nicholas Read
Age Level: 8+
Through magnificent photos and descriptions of the interconnectedness of bears, salmon and the rainforest, McAllister and Read bring readers closer to these amazing creatures. The journey of the bears through the seasons is informative and fascinating.
In the last chapter the authors encourage readers to consider the future of the bears. Even though a large section of land has been preserved it is only 30% of the bears’ range.
The other 70% is still open to logging and other industrial pursuits. Much of the protected area is inhabitable for bears and therefore much more needs to be done if the bears are to survive for future generations to admire.
The BC SPCA also has many other book recommendations available online.
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Want to help animals at the SPCA? Why not designate one bulletin board in your school to showcase some of the animals available for adoption at the SPCA.
You could help animals that have been at the shelter for a while or may be older and often overlooked by potential adopters find new homes.
Change it up weekly so that your bulletin board becomes a destination for students at your school.
Email us for a copy of our “Make the BC SPCA your First Adoption Option” poster.
Every animal deserves a good home and even animals need a good PR person. Check out this video for a laugh.
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Special events just for kids are happening at several BC SPCA shelters this year.
Full day workshops during teacher ProD days and holidays are being offered in Penticton and Victoria. Kids will be immersed in a day of themed activities that all relate to animals. This is a great way to learn more about animals meet other kids with similar interests and get a chance to meet some of the animals available for adoption at the SPCA.
In Surrey, Vancouver, PoCo, Richmond and Cowichan the whole family is invited to come down to the SPCA for special Kids Days on select weekends. Each participant will receive a passport to guide them through the crafts, games and themed activities. Enter to win prizes and visit the animals at the shelter.
Learn more about this news item and other BC SPCA news that you may want to include in class discussions.
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