Compassionate Class - Robot Dog (pets)

Discovery Activity 1 - Robot Dog (pets)

Pets give us so much, but what are our responsibilities to keep them happy and healthy? Learn about the needs of animals by comparing the difference between a robot dog and a real dog.

Watch a film about a robot dog and compare its needs to a real dog. The resources encourage children to debate the issues of pet ownership and our responsibilities towards them.

More information about the programme of work can be found at: https://education.rspca.org.uk/education/teachers/primary/compassionateclass

Activity objectives:

• To explore the issues of pet ownership and our responsibilities towards them
• To understand the differences between wild and domestic animals
• To identify the needs of pets and companion animals

Your pack contains:

• Teacher notes PDF - everything you need to lead an engaging Compassionate Class session including objectives, discussion questions and extension activities
• Student slides interactive PDF - record pupil responses in the editable text boxes or print slides as worksheets
  *Available in England and Welsh
  *PSHE Association Accredited

Completed this Discovery activity? Why not choose another!

Activity length: 60-90 minutes plus extension options

Advocacy Activities

To demonstrate and consolidate the learning from the discovery sessions, select an advocacy activity that will task pupils with championing animal welfare in a creative and imaginative way.

Once you’ve finished your chosen task it can be entered into a competition (November - March) to win a trip to an RSPCA animal centre - https://education.rspca.org.uk/education/teachers/primary/compassionateclass/competition

The advocacy activities are designed to follow on from the discovery activities you’ve already completed. So choose the discovery activity that captured your classes imagination and continue the fun!