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

reflect on what has been learned in this strand and apply in a real or imaginary context to 'own' 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

reflect on what has been learned in this strand and apply in a real or imaginary context to 'own' dog