Animals as Pets

Central Ideas : What makes an animal a good pet?

  The common characteristics of a Pet.

  How to care for a pet

Student Task : Produce a Poster about Animals as pets.

PART A:

Are these animals good pets? Why or why not?

Elephant

Lion

Cat

Horse

Pig

Worm

Bird

Squirrel

Crocodile

List the reason why each animal would or would not be a good pet:

Elephant : _____________________________________________________________________

Horse : _____________________________________________________________________

Bird : _______________________________________________________________________

Lion : _______________________________________________________________________

Pig : ________________________________________________________________________

Squirrel : _____________________________________________________________________

Cat : ________________________________________________________________________

Worm : ______________________________________________________________________

Crocodile :_____________________________________________________________________

PART B:

Choose ONE animal which would be a good pet.

1. On a colored Board - Write the name of an Animal.

2. Draw or paste pictures of your pet.

3. List four ways you would care for your pet.

4. List three reasons why your animal would be a good pet.

5. Present your Poster to your teacher / parent and talk about your answers.

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