For pet lovers
We also have resources for people who simply love pets and are looking for themed resources or educational material. We hope the list of resources below is helpful.
Pet lovers (96)
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A history project about Animals in War
A self - guided history project for pupils aged between 12-14 to research animals and how they served during conflict. This includes research on the famous PDSA Dickin Medal plus includes a video, powerpoint presentation and tips.
Format: Lesson Pack
File type: Zip (video, pdf and ppt)
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A Wild Bird Poster Creation Pack
PFMA has developed a literacy pack with beautifully designed support materials, for Y5 and Y6 children to develop a poster focused on the UK's common wild birds. FREE bird feeder and food starter pack for schools that register.
Format: Lesson Pack
File type: PDF
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Advice for every pet type
Find out all about pets with Wood Green The Animals Charity's fantastic pet advice pages. Subjects include microchipping, insurance, vaccinations, pet loss and many other subjects - all can be filtered by pet type.
Format: Online advice
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An introduction to goat keeping
Thinking about keeping goats? Read this leaflet for advice on caring for these curious and friendly animals
Format: Leaflet
File type: Pdf
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Animal bravery awards art lesson pack
A history and art lesson pack created by PDSA to teach KS2 pupils about the charity's Dickin Medal. Pack includes a powerpoint presentation and children need to think about why animals recieve awards. Tips are also provided to encourage children to design and make their own animal bravery medals.
Format: Lesson Pack
File type: Zip (pdf and ppt)
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Animals and us - learn all about the RSPCA
Our free primary interactive resource for KS1 and 2 'Animals and us' is linked to the English and Welsh national curriculums. It's a visually stimulating resource for interactive whiteboard or PC, that can be viewed in either English or Welsh. Subject areas include learning about RSPCA and its people, volunteering, animals' needs, pets in general and ownership. There are downloadable certificates for children too.
Format: Interactive resource
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Animation about pet food
A short and appealing animation for anyone interested in understanding how pet food is made. The film explains the importance of a nutritionally balanced diet, how the industry is regulated and how carefully ingredients are sourced. The film then details the production process for wet and dry food.
Format: Film
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Assembly resource
The first in a series of films to focus on the reflections and experiences of two dog puppets, Jimmy and Chew. This resource aims to facilitate pupil exploration of feelings and emotions by providing discussion stimulus based on the role of Dogs Trust that supports the delivery of the social, emotional and personal well-being areas of the UK curricula.
Format: Assembly ideas
File type: Pdf
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Bark and Read
Funded by the Kennel Club Charitable Trust, the Bark & Read Foundation is working with Pets As Therapy, through their Read 2 Dogs project, R.E.A.D (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) and Dogs Helping Kids (DHK), which operate in schools around the country, helping children to read with their specially trained support dogs
Format: Online information and links
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Be Dog Smart Guide
Advise for all the family on how to stay safe around dogs
Format: PDF
File type: Download
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Business Studies resource from Dogs Trust
Resources for 14-16 year olds studying business. Uses real life Dogs Trust work. Organisational structure, marketing strategies, advertising, and charitable status, are all explored.
Format: Lesson Pack
File type: Pdf
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Caring for guinea pigs
Find out more about guinea pig welfare and care
Format: Leaflet
File type: Pdf
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Caring for your ferrets
Ferret care advice on housing, feeding, health care and toilet training, 'ferret-proofing' your home, breeding, neutering and vaccination.
Format: Leaflet
File type: Pdf
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Cat vaccination
Briefing document on the role of vaccination in protecting cats from several of the most serious feline infectious diseases.
Format: Briefing document text
File type: pdf
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Citizenship KS2: Exploring rights and responsibilities, issues of animal welfare and responsible pet ownership.
This resource provides learning materials and activity ideas to introduce children to ideas of rights and responsibilities. Pupils will explore the issues of animal welfare and consider the needs of dogs and people, aspects of responsible pet ownership, and the role of Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity. The resources are split to provide activities for use with 5-7 and 7-11 year groups
Format: Lesson Pack
File type: Pdf
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Cost of pet ownership lesson pack
Pupils learn about the costs of owning a pet whilst developing their numeracy skills; carrying out simple calculations and budgeting. Pack includes price and shopping lists. Ideal for KS2 maths and citizenship.
Format: Lesson Pack
File type: Zip (pdfs)
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Design & Technology: Design a Dog activities ages 7-11
Fun, structured activities providing dog themed design and make projects, that provide an alternative context for learning to engage and motivate pupils as they explore key curricula objectives for developing design and technology skills including technical systems and controls to make moving pictures, puppets and toys from a range of age appropriate materials.
Format: Lesson Pack
File type: Pdf
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Differences and variations
Pupils identify that there are differences between humans and then learn further about the differences between humans and animals.
Format: Lesson Plans
File type: Zip (pdfs and ppt)
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Dog Safety Resources from Dogs Trust
Resources for all the family on how to stay safe around dogs.
Format: web link
File type: web link
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Dog vaccination
Briefing document on the role of vaccination in protecting dogs from major canine infectious diseases.
Format: Briefing document text
File type: pdf
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Dogs Trust Drama resources
Dogs Trust drama resource for 7 – 11 years has been designed for use in the classroom or with a Dogs Trust Education Officer as part of our schools workshops. It explores dog ownership and dog safety, offering pupils the opportunity to examine real life problems and dilemmas via role play – building confidence and social skills.
Format: Lesson Pack
File type: Pdf
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Equine vaccination
Vaccination for important equine diseases not only offers protection for horses but it is a mandatory requirement at some breeding establishments and for participation in many equine sporting events.
Format: Briefing document text
File type: pdf
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Field hazards for horses
Picture showing hazards to identify in the field
Format: Worksheet
File type: pdf
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Five Tips to prevent dog bites
Links to an embedded, narrated Video.
Format: You Tube Video
File type: video
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Fun stuff for kids!
Looking for cat-related activities, or perhaps you're feeling crafty? Have a look at our fun stuff for kids.
Format: Online Acitivities
File type: Online Activities
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Healthy pets maths lesson pack
Tailored for KS2 and 3 pupils to learn about responsible pet care while developing maths skills. Children are encouraged to draw a graph illustrating pet weight changes and the pack includes a fun quiz asking children to identify overweight pets.
Format: Lesson Plan
File type: Zip (pdf files)
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Introduction to Animal-Assisted Interventions
Course for anyone with an interest in animal-assisted therapy, looking to increase their knowledge
Format: Online information
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Keeping pet chickens
Thinking about keeping chickens? Read this advice on which breed to choose, housing and feeding.
Format: Leaflet
File type: Pdf
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Keeping Pets Healthy
Lesson pack from National Pet Month to help forge community spirit and promote good pet care - providing packs for vets to use in school visits. Lesson focuses on Keeping Animals Healthy.
Format: lesson plan and sample image cards
File type: pdf
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Kennel Club Dog Training
The Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme is the largest dog training scheme in the UK. Its aim is to promote responsible dog ownership and in turn, enhance our relationship with our pets and to make the community aware of the benefits associated with dog ownership
Format: Online information
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Learning from animals in our history
KS2 and 3 pupils learn about PDSA history and how Maria Dickin change the lives of people and pets. The pack includes a video and children discuss the value of photography.
Format: Lesson Pack
File type: Zip (video and pdf)
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Lesson pack - animal stereotypes
KS2 & 3 pupils learn about animal stereotypes and how animals are misrepresented by the media. Aim is to teach children the importance of responsibility and animal care -whatever the animal. Pack includes citizenship lesson plan plus fact sheets on sharks, snakes and vampire bats etc.
Format: Lesson Pack
File type: Zip (pdf and ppt)
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Lesson pack - how do we look after animals?
Pupils will learn who has a responsibility towards animals and how pets/animals should be treated. The main focus of the KS1 citizenship lesson covers choosing a pet, preparing for a pet and looking after a pet. Pack includes teacher lesson plan, worksheet and presentation.
Format: Lesson Pack
File type: Zip (ppt and pdf)
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Lesson pack - learning about feelings
Pupils learn about identifying other people's feelings by the way they are acting. The lesson also underpins the needs of animals and their feelings. Pack includes KS2 lesson plan plus pet protectors game about changing places.
Format: Lesson Pack
File type: Zip (pdf)
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Lesson pack - pet teams
The aim of this KS2 citizenship lesson is to encourage group discussion about the importance of responsible pet ownership, the role of children in pet care and the issues they should consider when taking on a pet. Includes lesson plan and powerpoint introduction plus link to pet protectors fun online games.
Format: Lesson Pack
File type: Zip (pdf and ppt)
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Lesson pack - taking responsibility - the Animal Welfare Act
KS2 citizenship pupils learn about who is responsible for the care of animals and how the law is there to protect them. Includes fact sheet about Animal Welfare Act, lesson plan and animal welfare word cards.
Format: Lesson Pack
File type: Zip (pdfs)
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Lesson pack - who else looks after animals?
Pupils learn about how humans have a responsibility towards animals and how charitable organisations help look after animals. Includes lesson plan, powerpoint presentation and animal cards tailored for KS2 citizenship classes.
Format: Lesson Pack
File type: Zip (ppt and pdf)
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Lesson pack - wild animals
Pupils learn about the needs of wild animals, how we can help wildlife and the importance of wildlife areas - including mini beasts. Pack includes animal bingo cards and lesson plan for KS1 citizenship classes.
Format: Lesson Pack
File type: Zip (pdfs)
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Lesson pack teaching pupils the needs of animals
Pupils learn about the needs of animals and how they should be treated, including who is responsible for the care of animals. Pack includes powerpoint presentation, worksheets for children to complete, needs cards and lesson plan - tailored for KS1 citizenship classes.
Format: Lesson Pack
File type: Zip (pdf and ppt)
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Ornamental fish keeping
Everything you need to know before buying your first fish and advice on how to keep your fish healthy.
Format: Leaflet
File type: Pdf
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Parts of a horse's foot
Blank labels to help learn the parts of the foot
Format: Worksheet
File type: pdf
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Parts of a horse's foot - answers
Labelled diagram to go with the blank worksheet
Format: worksheet answers
File type: pdf
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Pet care poster
A colourful poster on caring for pets - can be tailored and discussed by KS1, 2 & 3 pupils
Format: Poster
File type: Pdf
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Pet Health Information website
A 'one stop source' featuring a wealth of animal health information and advice to help owners and potential owners to make decisions about their pets' healthcare.
Format: Website
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Pet rehoming
Meet all the animals at Wood Green The Animals Charity looking for new homes
Format: Online information
File type: Online plus videos
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Pets and poisons
An easy reference guide to keeping your pets safe from harmful substances
Format: Leaflet
File type: Pdf
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Primary activity pack: Art and Design
This activity allows your students to get creative by asking them to draw their own fictional animals and to consider what the animal may be feeling or thinking.
Format: Lesson Pack
File type: Pdf
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Primary activity pack: Design and Technology
Your class can let their imaginations run wild as they can design one of six items including a dog collar or a cat agility course.
Format: Design activities
File type: Pdf
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Primary activity pack: Foundation Stage Lessons
Six lesson plans are available for the Foundation stage based on the A Battersea Tail film.
Format: Lesson Plans
File type: Pdf
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Primary activity pack: History
This resource looks at the roles dogs have played in the past and an outline of the origins of our Home which dates back to 1860.
Format: Lesson pack
File type: Pdf
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Primary activity pack: Literacy
This outlines eight lesson plans to improve literacy skills including story writing, poetry and comprehension.
Format: Lesson Pack
File type: Pdf
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Primary activity pack: Numeracy
This numeracy lesson allows children to use various shapes to draw cat pictures and to run a survey in their class about Battersea and to accurately present their findings using ICT.
Format: Lesson Pack
File type: Pdf
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Primary activity pack: PSHE / Citizenship
This section provides seven lesson plans for students to consider issues relating to dog and cats in society including responsible pet ownership and the people who care for rescue animals.
Format: Lesson Plans
File type: Pdf
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Primary and Secondary resources from Dogs Trust
Resources for a range of subjects including; Science, Maths, English Citizenship and Drama - fabulous dog themed activities to enhance learning!
Format: Resources
File type: Pdf
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Primary resource: About Battersea Dogs and Cats Home
This booklet details all your pupils need to know about Battersea, our work, how we're funded and the care we provide for our animals.
Format: Lesson pack
File type: Pdf
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Primary resource: Body Language of Dogs
This leaflet provides details on how to read the body language of a dog to see when they are angry, afraid or in a playful mood.
Format: Lesson pack
File type: Pdf
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Primary resource: Certificate for Games
Reward your pupils with a special Battersea certificate to commemorate their completion of our education resources.
Format: Certificate
File type: Pdf
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Primary resource: Certificate for Good behaviour
Say well done to your pupils for paying attention in the classroom when you have used our education resources.
Format: Certificate
File type: Pdf
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Primary resource: Safety around Dogs in the Home
This leaflet provides tips on how to stay safe around dogs in the home including information on feeding, handling and showing love and affection.
Format: Lesson pack
File type: Pdf
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Primary resource: Safety with Dogs in Public
This handout provides details on how young people can stay safe around dogs in public places by providing advice on approaching dogs and what to do if you are scared by a dog.
Format: Lesson pack
File type: Pdf
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Primary resource: The Journey
This bright and colourful poster explains what happens to a dog during their time at Battersea from rescue to rehoming.
Format: Lesson pack
File type: Pdf
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Primary resource: The National Curriculum
This document explains how Battersea education resources cover the National Curriculum. It includes background information for teachers on learning objectives, required resources, extension activities and possible cross-curricular links.
Format: Educational Pack
File type: Pdf
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Rabbit vaccination
Briefing document on the role of vaccination in protecting the health and welfare of pet rabbits.
Format: Briefing document text
File type: pdf
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Range of fun pet care leaflets and quizzes
Downloadable worksheets, colourful posters and leaflets written by vets about caring for pets. Useful for all ages.
Format: Posters and leaflets
File type: Pdf files
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Safe and Sound
The Kennel Club Safe and Sound Scheme aims to provide teachers of Key Stages 1, 2 and 3 with materials to help bring successful and practical ideas to the classroom that can be incorporated with DfES, QCA and Primary Strategy initiatives. Many worksheets included.
Format: Teacher notes
File type: Pdf
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Science lesson plan about being alive
KS1 pupils will learn about living things. The pack encourages discussion about caring for living things such as animals and cards for a game of Taboo about animals.
Format: Lesson Pack
File type: Zip (pdf and ppt)
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Science lesson plan about body parts
KS1 pupils will learn that animals and humans have similar body parts and learn why body parts vary. Resources include body outlines, body part cards and lyrics to head shoulders, knees and toes.
Format: Lesson Pack
File type: Zip (pdf and ppt)
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Science lesson plan about growing and changing
KS1 pupils will learn about how animals and humans change in different ways as they grow. Resources include match cards for animals and their young. Children are invited to bring in photos of themselves as babies.
Format: Lesson Pack
File type: Zip (pdf)
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Science lesson plan about healthy teeth
Ideal for KS2 science pupils learning about nutrition, pupils learn about caring for different types of teeth and how teeth can can show us what food animals eat. Dowloads include images of different animals' teeth.
Format: Lesson Pack
File type: Zip (pdf and ppt)
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Science lesson plan about moving
KS1 pupils will learn about how different animals move. Pack includes flash cards depicting animals to prompt children describing movement.
Format: Lesson Pack
File type: Zip (pdf)
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Science lesson plan about senses
KS1 pupils will learn about the senses of animals and humans and how some animals have extra senses that help them survive. The pack encourages debate and includes games for matching body parts to senses, using senses to identify smells and sounds.
Format: Lesson Pack
File type: Zip (pdf and video)
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Science lesson plan Pet Health and life processes
The aim of this KS2 science lesson is to introduce some of the important similarities between humans and our pets and to ensure children recognise their responsibilities when caring for a pet. Pack includes powerpoint presentation and link to educational games.
Format: Lesson Pack
File type: Zip (pdf and ppt)
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Secondary activity pack: Enterprise Challenge - Introduction
This section provides an overview of the Enterprise Challenge which sets a challenge for KS3 and KS4 students about how to launch and run their own animal rescue centre.
Format: Lesson pack
File type: Pdf
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Secondary activity pack: Enterprise Challenge - Student self-evaluation
This questionnaire asks the students to rate their confidence across different areas of skill. This provides a measure for comparison with the self-evaluation at the end of the Enterprise Challenge.
Format: Lesson pack
File type: Pdf
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Secondary activity pack: Enterprise Challenge session 1 - Video Voices
In the first session, students are introduced to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home and the Enterprise Challenge task. They are invited to watch a short film about the Home and record information about jobs carried out its staff and volunteers.
Format: Lesson pack
File type: Pdf
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Secondary activity pack: Enterprise Challenge session 2 - Who does what?
Students can look more closely at what jobs staff and volunteers at Battersea are required to carry out.
Format: Lesson pack
File type: Pdf
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Secondary activity pack: Enterprise Challenge session 3 - Joined-up thinking
The class is asked to think what are the main issues which relate to an animal welfare organisation such as Battersea, to prioritise these and look at how this impacts on the day-to-day running of the centre.
Format: Lesson pack
File type: Pdf
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Secondary activity pack: Enterprise Challenge session 4 - Plan your rescue centre
Students can now put what they have learnt so far into practice as they can schedule, budget for and design an animal rescue centre of their own.
Format: Lesson pack
File type: Pdf
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Secondary activity pack: Enterprise Challenge session 5 - Preparing the presentation
In groups, students prepare a short presentation about their rescue centre. A range of resources can be used so that they can accurately and creatively explain their ideas to the rest of the class.
Format: Lesson pack
File type: Pdf
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Secondary activity pack: Enterprise Challenge session 6 - Presentations
In groups, the students present plans for their rescue centre to the class. Classmates can record their thoughts to provide positive, negative and interesting feedback on the provided forms.
Format: Lesson pack
File type: Pdf
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Secondary activity pack: Enterprise Challenge session 7 - Evaluation
Students can complete a self-evaluation of the Enterprise Challenge noting their personal developments, areas for improvement and how they could use their newly acquired skills in the future.
Format: Lesson pack
File type: Pdf
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Secondary activity pack: Enterprise Challenge session 8 - Optional extensions
Two extensions to the Enterprise Day are available. Students can produce a photo presentation of their new animal rescue centre. Photo Story 3 is free software for producing the presentation quickly and efficiently. Full instructions are provided. Pupils can use their own photos or those available in the image gallery. A second additional extension is for the class to devise a mini-enterprise. Pupils can work in small groups to make plans to help raise awareness and generate funds for Battersea or a local animal rescue centre.
Format: Lesson pack
File type: Pdf
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Secondary resource: Gallery of dogs and cats
A range of images of beautiful Battersea dogs and cats which students can download and use to illustrate their projects.
Format: Lesson pack
File type: Pdf
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Taking your pets abroad
Travelling with your pet? This simple guide will help you keep your pet safe
Format: Leaflet
File type: Pdf
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Understanding Feline Origins (UFO) from Cats Protection
A Cats Protection online course to help make your home cat-friendly! Cats Protection has a single and clear vision - a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs. Understanding Feline Origins (UFO) is designed to give you an appreciation of the ancestry of cats, how this makes them the cats they are today and how to ensure their specific needs are met.
Format: Online learning
File type: web pages
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What makes my pet happy?
Ever wondered if your pet is happy? Read this simple guide to keeping your pet content
Format: Leaflet
File type: Pdf
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Working with an animal charity
A selection of different job roles within an animal charity and a selection of case studies - ideal for KS3 & 4.
File type: Pdf files
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Young Kennel Club
The Young Kennel Club is about helping young dog lovers learn new skills, build confidence and make new friends. We welcome young dog fans between 6-24 years, with sections for Kids, Teens and Seniors. Anyone from children to young adults can join in the fun, with or without a dog
Format: Online information