Learning About Dogs
In this strand, students are encouraged to research and work with others as they learn about the lifecycle of dogs, the benefits of owning them and what is involved in looking after them. Here are sample lesson activities created and shared by L2LP teacher, Melanie Mc Inerney.
The Life Cycle of a Dog - 1.1
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/25970/25706.pdf Added: 09 Mar 2018 Contributor: Melanie Mc Inerney Resource type: Assessment / WorksheetThis is a printable resource to help Junior Cycle L2 students learn about a dogs life and what are the features of a young dog etc. The resource is designed to link to the learning outcome 1:2 as it has a game/activity tracing dog development. It also aids the development of key terminology such as young dog = puppy etc.
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- JC
- Short Courses
Strand: Caring for Animals (Level 2)
Strand unit: 1. Learning about Dogs
Suggestions for use: To consolidate learning in class begin with 1:2 game and use the WS as a form of assessment. Key word usage - puppy etc. links directly to LO 1:2 in the same course.
Key Skills: Being Creative Communicating Working with Others Literacy
- JC
- L2LP
Strand: Communicating & Literacy
Strand unit: 4. Using Writing Forms to Express Opinion
Key Skills: Communicating Managing Information and Thinking Working with Others Literacy
The Life Cycle of a Dog 1.2
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/25971/25707.pdf Added: 09 Mar 2018 Contributor: Melanie Mc Inerney Resource type: Assessment / Game / ActivityThis is an activity/ game where students sort the dog cards into developmental stages. The resource contains guiding questions and lesson ideas for teachers. Use this resource alongside the WS on 1:1 in the same short course. It can be used for formative assessment and also at the CBA presentation.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- JC
- Short Courses
Strand: Caring for Animals (Level 2)
Strand unit: 1. Learning about Dogs
Suggestions for use: This group activity works well in conjunction with the Learning outcome 1:1 from the same short course. Linkage prep for work outcomes E3 E4 E7
Key Skills: Being Creative Communicating Managing Information and Thinking Working with Others
- JC
- L2LP
Strand: Preparing for Work
Strand unit: 5. Taking Part in a Work Related Actvity
Suggestions for use: linkage with learning outcomes E3 E4 E7
Key Skills: Being Creative Communicating Managing Information and Thinking Working with Others
Ticket to Leave - 1:2
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/25982/25718.pdf Added: 09 Mar 2018 Contributor: Melanie Mc Inerney Resource type: Assessment / WorksheetA reflection activity for students to record their learning on the life cycle of a dog. The exit ticket has two questions and space for students to answer. This activity could be used as a formative assessment.
Students could even give the answers verbally if the student doesn't have the writing skills. You can always adapt to ask your own questions.
How it maps to the curriculum
- JC
- Short Courses
Strand: Caring for Animals (Level 2)
Strand unit: 1. Learning about Dogs
Suggestions for use: AS an assessment tool in the Short course. 1:2 to find out if students took in keywords and concepts relating to the learning outcome.
Key Skills: Communicating Literacy
Benefits of Having a Dog 1.4
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/25972/25708.pptx Added: 09 Mar 2018 Contributor: Melanie Mc Inerney Resource type: Assessment / Game / PresentationExplore the benefits of having a dog with this presentation. The resource encourages students to examine pictures and discuss the reasons why people have dogs. At the end of the presentation, there is an online Kahoot Quiz. Students love using IT and this is a great way to see if the learning was successful!
You'll need internet and at least a smart phone/Ipad if you want to do the online quiz. If not laminate the pictures and play the game retro style like a card game using a timer!
How it maps to the curriculum
- JC
- Short Courses
Strand: Caring for Animals (Level 2)
Strand unit: 1. Learning about Dogs
Suggestions for use: card game to aid learning or using IT it becomes a game against the clock where students can really have fun and become engaged in the learning!
Key Skills: Communicating Managing Information and Thinking Working with Others Literacy
Dog Sculpture Process - 1:7
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/25736/25472.pdf Added: 01 Feb 2018 Contributor: Melanie Mc Inerney Resource type: Demonstration / Guide/notes / ProjectThis is an A3 PDF which outlines how students can create a dog sculpture. This links to the learning outcome 1.7 and the learning outcome in Communication & Literacy E3. This resource could be used in conjunction with the resource JCT L2LP Short Course 1:7.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- JC
- Short Courses
Strand: Caring for Animals (Level 2)
Strand unit: 1. Learning about Dogs
Suggestions for use: It is fun to make and is very effective in helping a student prepare for their final assessment presentation as it gives them something concrete to work with.
Key Skills: Being Creative Communicating Literacy
Describe the Dog - 1.7
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/25737/25473.docx Added: 01 Feb 2018 Contributor: Melanie Mc Inerney Resource type: Assessment / Worksheet / ChecklistThis worksheet gets the students to focus on the physical characteristics of a dog. This worksheet will help students to make decisions on what type of dog sculpture they would like to make... Leg length etc.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- JC
- Short Courses
Strand: Caring for Animals (Level 2)
Strand unit: 1. Learning about Dogs
Suggestions for use: As a focus to help students to think about the physical characteristics of the breed they have chosen. It is a work sheet with a small area for writing if the student is able.
Key Skills: Being Creative Communicating Literacy
Pros and Cons for Having a Dog 1.8
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/25977/25713.pdf Added: 09 Mar 2018 Contributor: Melanie Mc Inerney Resource type: WorksheetUse this worksheet after a class discussion around the pros and cons of having a dog. Students should complete the worksheet reflecting their top three pros and cons to having a dog.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- JC
- Short Courses
Strand: Caring for Animals (Level 2)
Strand unit: 1. Learning about Dogs
Suggestions for use: This worksheet can be used after a discussion about dogs, links to PLU living in the community - seeking help and advice. D1 D3 D4 Vets practise for advice.
Students can be enabled to use online research to find out positives and negatives of having a dog. Or, perhaps brainstorm ideas with the teacher acting out scenarios which relate to the theme. eg, Yeah! lets go on holidays for 2 weeks....but what will we do with the dog???
Key Skills: Communicating Working with Others Literacy
- JC
- L2LP
Strand: Living in a Community
Strand unit: 4. Seeking Help & Advice
Suggestions for use: D1 D3 D4 Vets practise for advice.
Key Skills: Communicating Managing Information and Thinking Working with Others Literacy
Choosing a Dog - 1.10
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/25978/25714.pdf Added: 09 Mar 2018 Contributor: Melanie Mc Inerney Resource type: Worksheet / ChecklistThis resource contains links to four different questionnaires about choosing a dog that suits the students lifestyle and home. After completing the online questionnaires, students will be presented with a picture of their most suited dog. Students can print the picture out and stick the picture into their dog passport PDF document. If students have literacy issues perhaps read the questions and use PECS to Help the student answer the Qs or write in their verbal answers for them.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- JC
- Short Courses
Strand: Caring for Animals (Level 2)
Strand unit: 1. Learning about Dogs
Suggestions for use: I have selected four websites all have questionnaires to help you choose a dog breed most suited to your lifestyle. links to numeracy - data H1 H4 H6.
First you do the online quiz and then you find out which dog suits and finally you print off a picture to be put onto your dog passport PDF document.
If students have literacy issues perhaps read the questions and use PECS to Help the student answer the Qs
or write in their verbal answers for them.
Or write the answer and get them to stick this onto the line.
Key Skills: Communicating Managing Information and Thinking Literacy
- JC
- L2LP
Strand: Numeracy
Strand unit: 08. Using Data for Different Purposes
Suggestions for use: H1 H4 H6 looking at the questions in the quiz on the final WS, you selected the dog based on the data options in the online quiz. The student writes down 3 considerations when choosing the dog.
Key Skills: Communicating Managing Information and Thinking Literacy Numeracy
Reflection and Transfer - 1.11
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/25980/25716.pdf Added: 09 Mar 2018 Contributor: Melanie Mc Inerney Resource type: Assessment / WorksheetA KWL sheet with 2 columns 'What have I learnt' and 'What do I still want to know'. Students should use the document to reflect and record their learning.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- JC
- Short Courses
Strand: Caring for Animals (Level 2)
Strand unit: 1. Learning about Dogs
Suggestions for use: This is to aid the students to reflect on their learning in Strand 1 on the Level 2 short course for dogs. Print off the sheet and use it in their PLU portfolio.
Key Skills: Communicating Managing Information and Thinking Literacy
A Sample Flyer Design for L2LP Short Course Pets
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/25735/25471.docx Added: 01 Feb 2018 Contributor: Melanie Mc Inerney Resource type: Guide/notes / Project / ActivityThis flyer is designed to be adapted for students to use as part of their presentation or on going assessment for the Junior Cycle Level 2 Short course Pets. Students will learn about WORD processing which also links with the PLU Communication & Literacy in many learning outcomes.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- JC
- Short Courses
Strand: Caring for Animals (Level 2)
Strand unit: 1. Learning about Dogs
Suggestions for use: Level 2 Short Course Pets
Key Skills: Being Creative Communicating Managing Information and Thinking Literacy
