The Dog Project

There are learning moments at every turn, even those actual turns you take when on a walk with your class. This project began with a discussion about dogs, the dogs the children encountered while on their travels, and continued through some puzzling and perplexing questions posed by the students.

The Phases
 Phase 1 -  The project began after a class walk and, when back in the classroom, children began exploring the idea of dogs through art. Using a variety of mediums, children represented their knowledge of dogs. Teachers also helped to construct anticipatory webs. Dramatic play was also used.

PHASE 1

 Phase 2 -  The teacher's dog visits and students make observational drawings. A disposable camera is used to photograph student's dogs at home. Students created a mural and clay items depicting a dog's life. A dog rescue visited and a travelling groomer came to groom the teacher's dog and showed the students how to do it as well.

PHASE 2

 Phase 3  - Culminating activity was sharing the mural outside of the class as well as an oral presentation and sharing event with the grade 2 class.

PHASE 3

Phase 4 - Reflection - Laura Bennett shares how she saw the project evolve and the ways in which the students shaped each change.

PHASE 4

Look for...
The children taking pictures of dogs on their walk and the multi-media presentations they make.

The whole project can be found here:THE WHOLE PROJECT

Helpful Resources
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