Humane Society of Greater Akron Offered Curriculum

Listed below are topics of presentations the Humane Society of Greater Akron can present to your class. The grade levels are recommended, however, we are willing to present any program to your group. The time needed is estimated and can be combined with different presentations to shorten or lengthen the required time listed. Included in each presentation is a brief discussion of the HSGA's mission and ways to support the organization. Please contact director of Education, Kristin Branagan at 330-657-2010 ext. 100 or educoutreach@summithumane.org.

(A) Dog Bite Prevention

Grade Level: Any Age Level
Time Required: 20-25 minutes depending on number of participants Brief Description: Teaches children what to do if a strange dog is approaching or chasing them, dog bite dos and don'ts, and how to approach and pet a dog properly.

(B) Basic Pet Care

Grade Level: Any Age Level
Time Required: 10 minutes
Brief Description: Teaches children the basic skills needed to care for pets.

(C) How to Read an Animals Body Language

Grade Level:Any Age Level
Time Required: Approx. 5-15 minutes
Brief Description: Teaches children how to interpret animal body language and appropiate response. This lesson can focus on dogs, cats or both.

(D) Wishing You Can Have a Pet, But Can’t

Grade Level: Any Age Level
Time Required: 3-5 minutes
Brief Description: This activity will focus on the children in the class who do not have a pet, but wish they could. It will discuss ways they can interact or learn about animals, without having one.

(E) How You Can Help Make a Difference

Grade Level: Any Age Level
Time Required: 10 minutes
Brief Description: This activity will teach children that anyone can make a difference. They will learn ways they can help animals and the environment.

(F) How to Treat a Dog Properly

Grade Level: Preschool-2nd
Time Required: 5-10 minutes
Brief Description: Teaches proper dog treatment.

(G) How to Treat a Cat Properly

Grade Level: Preschool-2nd
Time Required: 5-10 minutes
Brief Description: Teaches proper cat treatment.

(H) All Animals Are Important

Grade Level: Preschool-2nd
Time Required: 5-10 minutes
Brief Description: Teaches children to understand all animals are important and special.

(I) Making Positive Choices

Grade Level: Preschool-2nd
Time Required: 5-10 minutes
Brief Description: Teaches children situational awareness by presenting them with real world scenarios. Through discussion, children will learn how to make appropriate choices.

(J) Canine and Feline Safety

Grade Level: Preschool-2nd
Time Required: 5 minutes
Brief Description: Teaches children how to make their home and yard safe for dogs and cats.

(K) Rabbits and Rodent Care

Grade Level: 2nd-5th
Time Required: 10-15 minutes
Brief Description: Teaches children how to properly care for a rabbit or rodent.

(L) Dog History and Breeds

Grade Level: 3rd-5th
Time Required: 15 minutes
Brief Description: Teaches children the ancient history of dogs and their relationship to humans and what role they played in human lives in the past. They will also learn how the different breeds of dogs were developed for different purposes.

(M) Cat History and Breeds

Grade Level: 3rd-5th
Time Required: 15 minutes
Brief Description: Teaches children the ancient history of cats and their relationship to humans and what role they played in human lives in the past. They will also learn the different breeds physical characteristics.

(N) Selecting The Right Pet For Your Family

Grade Level: 4th-5th
Time Required: 15 minutes
Brief Description: Teaches children to understand the importance of selecting the appropriate pet and demonstrates the steps needed to adopt.

(O) Exotic Pet Problems

Grade Level: 4th-5th
Time Required: 5-10 minutes
Brief Description: Teaches children about the responsibilities and problems with owning an exotic pet.

(P) Pet Overpopulation

Grade Level: 4th -5th
Time Required: 15-20 minutes
Brief Description: Teaches children about how pet overpopulation is a problem in the US. Discuss ways to help control this through spaying/neutering and education. Due to the potential sensitive nature of the discussion, we require a pre-presentation discussion with the teacher/group leader.

(Q) Pets and People Helping Each Other

Grade Level: 4th-5th
Time Required: 20 minutes
Brief Description: Teaches children the ways animals and people work together to help each other. Discuss animal hero stories, working dogs, and animal care positions such as Humane Officers.

(R) Careers Involving Animals

Grade Level: 4th-5th
Time Required: 15-20 minutes
Brief Description: Teaches children about animal-related careers, activism and volunteerism.

* The programs and the listings may change throughout the year, please check back before calling to set up a presentation*