Wise Whiskers for Grades 5 & 6
City of Calgary - Animal ServicesPet Safety Workshop
Quick Facts
Format
In-person Outreach
Cost
Free of charge to all schools within the City of Calgary.
Grades
Grade 5, Grade 6
Group Size
Up to 32 students
Language
English
Time of Year
Fall (Sep–Dec), Winter (Jan–Mar), Spring (Apr–Jun)
Setting
Indoor
About This Program
Embark on a wild adventure of knowledge as we dive into the captivating world of animal behaviour and the scientific method in our interactive workshop!
What to Expect
We offer in-school programs for up to 32 students per session, tailored to fit your school's needs. With flexible scheduling on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, each session requires a purr-fectly timed 2-hour slot. Book now and let the Wise Whiskers workshop spark a lifelong love for animal safety! Table or desk space are required for each group to work on. All materials will be included in the classroom kits. We ask that students do not bring personal items with them to the session (binders, books, pens, pencils, pencil cases, etc.). Assistive technology is always welcome! A SMART Board or similar display is required for the session. All of our educators hold permanent professional teaching certification in Alberta and have extensive classroom experience. As the City of Calgary's bite prevention program, Wise Whiskers is offered free of charge to all schools within the Calgary city limits.
Curriculum Connections
Scientific Methods Learning Targets Knowledge & Understanding Outcomes Grade 5 • Phenomena that cannot be directly observed using the human senses can be observed and measured using technologies Grade 6 • Hypotheses are proposed scientific explanations developed prior to conducting an investigation • Evidence and scientific explanations are subject to further investigation to determine their validity • Further investigation can involve a variety of processes, such as using new technologies and methods that reveal new evidence • Explanations are used in science to answer scientific questions • Scientific explanations are constructed using reliable, objective data and evidence Skills & Procedures Outcomes Grade 5 • Discuss technologies that provide scientists with evidence that cannot be directly observed using the human senses Program Learning Targets Knowledge & Understanding Outcomes Students will know/understand… • Body language in cats and dogs • How different situations affect cat and dog behaviour • How human behaviour affects cat and dog behaviour Skills & Procedures Outcomes Students will be able to… • Recognize body language cues in a variety of cat and dog breeds • Respond appropriately to body language cues in cats and dogs • Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate human behaviours when interacting with cats and dogs
Subjects
Accessibility
Neurodiverse Accommodations
Learner Differentiation To support English language learners, students on IPPs, struggling students & culturally diverse learners: • Gradual Release teaching model • Timed ‘Think Time’ • Students will work collaboratively in their groups to allow students to scaffold each other while carrying out cooperative learning tasks • Think-pair-share/Group Talk will be used to allow students to scaffold each other and discuss their ideas prior to having to contribute to larger class discussions • Teachers will be asked to structure groups so that each has at least one spokesperson who is able to participate in classroom discussions • No Hand questioning • Non-permanent surfaces • Lesson resources will take a variety of forms (written text, verbal explanations, supporting images, PowerPoint slides, hands on materials, etc.) to support the learning needs of all students • Visual representations will be provided to support ELL students & students with differing abilities • Use of large, easy to read font in the PowerPoint and any learning materials to support students with differing abilities • Content specific vocabulary will be bolded to aid in vocabulary acquisition • Both content specific and related everyday language will be used to support understanding • Additional modifications will be made as required for individual students • Workshops will be booked according to school schedules to support the need of neurodiverse students • Mandatory break-time included in session booking
How to Book
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