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create a simple timeline tracing the stages in a dog’s life
classify various pictures of dogs according to stages of development
list some health/hygiene problems suffered by dogs
list some reasons why people have dogs including the social benefits
work out an exercise plan to benefit both dogs and their owners
present findings to their peers of a survey they’ve conducted on the value of dogs to people of different ages and needs
create an artefact to provide information on breeds of dogs and their characteristics
discuss with peer(s) the pros and cons of having a dog
relate what’s involved in looking after a dog
use criteria to select a dog s/he would like to own
reflect on what has been learned in this strand and apply in a real or imaginary context to 'own' dog
label food as healthy and unhealthy for dogs
draw comparisons with healthy food for humans
plan and design a menu for a healthy dog diet
compare prices of dog foods in local retailers
make edible treats for 'own' dog
list hygiene routines for dogs
compare the consequences of not following hygiene routines in humans and dogs
show evidence of learning following a visit to a specialist, such as a dog groomer or vet
identify healthy exercise for dogs
make comparisons with benefits of exercise for humans
explain how to exercise the dog safely
demonstrate good practice and awareness of safety when walking with a dog
explain why dogs need shelter
draw comparisons with humans needing shelter
research different types of shelter for the dog
reflect on what has been learned in this strand
design and make something for 'own' dog to use as shelter, warmth, comfort or fun
outline possible health risks for humans in having a dog in the home
identify essential personal care practices that need to be carried out when there is a dog in the home
calculate the cost of keeping the dog for a day/week and/or month/year using a calculator
gather evidence of some of these costs through visits in the community and/or online shopping
explain shopping receipts, reasoning (if appropriate) for the difference between luxury and essential goods
list possible dangers for a dog in the home environment
make a checklist of good practice for keeping a dog safe in the home
identify people, groups or organisations that could help in emergency situations
role-play making a call or texting to the emergency services to report an incident involving a dog
list the responsibilities associated with owning a dog
show understanding towards people who are afraid of dogs
name the relevant agencies that offer support and advice to dog owners
explain what to do if confronted by an angry dog
recognise the need to check if dogs are allowed in certain areas
identify places and events associated specifically with dogs
make a visit to at least one of these places or events
name the ways that dogs can help us in the community
interview someone who works with or has a dog that helps them
demonstrate an awareness of how dogs can assist people towards independence