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Key stage 2 (106)
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7-9 English and PSHE lesson plan - persuasive writing
Fun and educational resources for 7-9 year olds. Featuring a story and persuasive writing activities. Curriculum linked
Format: Resource Pack
File type: zip file
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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 nation of animal lovers - introducing animal welfare
This lesson introduces the concept of cruelty to animals, with a focus on pets, and whether it is deliberate or based on neglect. The resource includes example news stories about neglect and also information on the Animal Welfare Act. Ideal for KS2 with a focus on PSHE.
Format: Lesson Plan
File type: Word
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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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Animal body parts wordsearch
A good starting point to discuss how animals are adapted
Format: Worksheet
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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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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Data collection on Wild Birds
A lesson plan and pack with beautifully designed templates and raw data - everything you need for a class to collect and display data. FREE bird feeder and food starter pack for schools that register.
Format: Lesson Pack
File type: PDF
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Debate session on neutering pets
A debate for Upper Key Stage 2 to consider the benefits of neutering cats and dogs. Includes a worksheet.
File type: PDF
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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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Discover which pet is right for you?
Lesson plan with picture cards. The children will need to carefully think about the needs of different pets.
File type: PDF
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Dog care worksheet
Picture led worksheet on dog care where pupils can fill in the blanks - ideal for KS1 and KS2 pupils
Format: Worksheet
File type: Pdf
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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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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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Dogs Trust Maths resource
The Dogs Trust Mathematics resource comprises ten activities that support a wide range of topics from the Mathematics curriculum for 5-11 year olds. This resource includes teacher notes and photocopiable pupil worksheets/resources. There is a linked wall frieze, which illustrates the number of dogs rehomed in a typical year to help pupils see just how ‘big’ numbers are.
Format: Lesson Pack
File type: Pdf
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Dogs Trust Science resource
Inspector Paws is an interactive science resource comprising five science activities and four Citizenship/PSHE discussion topics for pupils aged 7 to 11. There is also a five minute film which follows Inspector Paws on his morning walk, and supports the activities by getting your pupils thinking about everyday science, exploring senses and investigating the five Paws Points.
Format: Lesson Pack
File type: Pdf and film
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Exotic animals as pets
This lesson looks at the complex needs of exotic (non-domestic) pets and the responsibility involved in looking after them. The download includes a fact sheet about Iguanas and their needs. This is suitable for KS2 children with a focus on PSHE.
Format: Lesson Plan
File type: Word
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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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Finding new homes for animals
This quick activity introduces pupils to the concept of rehoming neglected or abandoned pets and demonstrates the importance of matching the pets to the homes and lifestyles of their prospective owners
Format: Quick activity
File type: Web page, Word doc
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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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Five Welfare Needs with Chris Packham
Lesson plan with Chris Packham video link. To enable children to consider the needs of pets and how they differ from our own.
File type: PDF
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Free Education Talks
Cats Protection offers free talks to schools and community groups of all ages, covering a range of different topics from responsible pet ownership to careers with cats. The talks are fun, informative and can be customised to suit your group or curriculum requirements. We supply free goodies and other resources with each talk
Format: Online booking form
File type: Online booking form
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Guinea pig fact sheet
Find out all there is to know about guinea pigs
Format: Fact Sheet
File type: Pdf
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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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Heidi the vet nurse - a short film
Watch Wood Green's film of Heidi the vet nurse and find out all about her job, some of the medicine she uses and how she came to be a nurse.
Format: You tube film
File type: Film download
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International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)
IFAW’s Cats, Dogs and Us free KS1-3 teaching pack contains lessons, student magazines, a film and activities to educate students about the characteristics of cats and dogs and their needs as domesticated animals. The resource encourages students to examine and discuss the important responsibilities people have in caring for cats and dogs and the many different ways that people live with these animals around the world.
Format: Lesson plans, magazine, poster, film
File type: PDFs
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International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)
IFAW’s new Special Schools resource Cats, Dogs and Us for students aged 2-19 focuses on learning about the needs of cats and dogs, and in turn our own needs and emotions. It includes a colourful magazine to share with students, lesson plans and a number of supporting activities including songs about cats and dogs, animal sensory experiences to explore with students, symbols to support communication, role-play activities and suggestions for a public performance based on students’ learning.
Format: SEN magazine, lesson plans, activities, audio cue
File type: PDF
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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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Jo the vet - a short film
Watch Wood Green's film of Jo the vet and find out all about her job, some of the equipment she uses and how she came to be a vet.
Format: You tube link
File type: Film download
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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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KS2 English resource from Dogs Trust
Two engaging English activities which help educate pupils about the importance of socialisation and natural behaviour, in ensuring that dogs are happy, healthy and cared for by their owners.
Format: Lesson pack
File type: pdf
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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 - 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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Looking after the animals at Wood Green - a short film
A short film all about looking after animals at Wood Green
Format: You tube link
File type: Download
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Managing your money worksheet
Numeracy worksheet to work out how to get the most from your money when buying equipment and supplies for your new pet
Format: A4
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 care shopping list
Worksheet for a new pet owner - to fill in the gaps with what you need to buy. Ideal for KS2
Format: Worksheet
File type: Pdf
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Pet care wordsearches
Four wordsearch sheets (horse, small animal, welfare and animal themed)to print out in classes of all ages
Format: Wordsearches
File type: Pdf files
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Pet shopping list
Researching the cost of owning different pets with lesson plan and worksheets.
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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Rabbits - primary assembly
Guide for a primary assembly focusing on encouraging responsible attitudes towards the care and welfare of rabbits. Includes role play guidance, quiz and photos
Format: Assembly guide
File type: Web page with Pdf attachments
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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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Responsible dog ownership - primary assembly
Primary assembly ideas to encourage responsible dog ownership. Includes teacher notes, print outs, photos and stories.
Format: Primary Assembly guide
File type: Web page with Pdf attachments
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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 in action
Engaging science lesson plans from PDSA tailored for KS1 & 2. Teachers can download lesson plans focusing on body parts, growing and changing, senses, teeth, pet scientists and pet health. A number of resources are included in each pack - ranging from song lyrics, body parts of animal match cards plus powerpoint presentations and games.
Format: Lesson Plans
File type: Zips containing range of resources
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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 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 responsibility
This lesson for KS2 pupils focuses on an animal welfare campaign highlighting the importance of responsible pet ownership for all animals, including exotics. The download includes a 'taking responsibilities' worksheet with text and sentences to complete - suitable for a focus on english, PSHE or science
Format: Lesson Plan
File type: Word
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The Needs of Animals
This quick "spin the bottle" type activity encourages pupils to consider the 5 welfare needs of a variety of different animals and how they should be met.
Format: Quick activity
File type: Web page, Word doc
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Traveller worksheets
Picture led worksheets on animal care for traveller children. Downloadable picture-led worksheets focus on horse care, dog care, road accident advice, rehoming advice and a ragwort warning
Format: Worksheets
File type: Pdf
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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
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