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Oleson, Barb – 1980
This four-week unit of study for grades 1-3 provides information and activities on 17 different dinosaurs. A 21-item pre- and post-test and a brief history of dinosaurs precede descriptions and full-page drawings of the following dinosaurs: (1) giant plant-eaters (brachiosaurus, brontosaurus, and diplodocus); (2) giant meat-eaters (allosaurus,…
Descriptors: Animals, Art Activities, Interdisciplinary Approach, Learning Activities
Livo, Lauren J.; And Others – 1995
In an effort to increase respect for certain creatures, this book profiles animals with reputations out of proportion to the actual potential harm they do. An introduction reviews the results of a survey conducted to determine which animals people generally favor or disfavor and the common beliefs held towards animals. The remainder of the book is…
Descriptors: Animals, Attitudes, Community Surveys, Ecology
Peninsula Humane Society, San Mateo, CA. – 1983
Activities in this unit are designed to familiarize primary grade students with the responsibilities involved in pet ownership. Teaching plans are provided for a total of 12 lessons involving social studies, language arts, math, and health sciences. Activities adaptable for readers and non-readers focus on pet overpopulation, care of pets when…
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Child Responsibility, Instructional Materials, Interdisciplinary Approach
Sammut-Tovar, Dorothy – 1983
Designed to sensitize primary grade students to the responsibilities of protecting wild animals, this teaching unit contains a variety of interdisciplinary worksheets and activities. Although focusing on wild animals indigenous to San Mateo County (California), materials are easily adaptable for use in other areas. Examples of activities are…
Descriptors: Animals, Child Responsibility, Health Education, Instructional Materials
PDF pending restorationHamel, Dennis R. – 1983
The gypsy moth is probably the most sociologically if not biologically important insect pest of hardwoods (especially oak). Many people cannot recognize the insect. In addition, they do not understand how much damage it can do, how to control it, or how to stop it from invading new areas. This booklet provides teachers, parents, and leaders of…
Descriptors: Animals, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Entomology
Download full textRhyne, Pam; Mitchell, Judy – 1986
Responsible human behavior toward pets, farm animals, and wild animals is considered by many to be an important goal. The purpose of this elementary instructional guide is to introduce and develop in students a sense of responsibility toward animals. The teaching activities in the guide are based on nine concepts. These are: (1) many kinds of…
Descriptors: Animals, Conservation (Environment), Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC. Office of Governmental and Public Affairs. – 1977
This booklet, one in a series about life on modern farms, describes the daily life of the Maurice Layton family, broiler (chicken) growers in Mississippi. Beginning with early morning chores, the booklet traces the family's activities through a typical day while explaining how a broiler farm operates. Although the booklet focuses on broiler…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Production, Animal Husbandry, Business Skills
