AnimalSmart™

Theme 1: What If Animals Ruled The World? A Big Happy Planet For All

Content: Have your students ever wondered what it would be like if animals ruled the world? In our Theme 1 presentation, your group will take a deep dive into learning how to care for and understand an animal’s well-being overall. Focusing on empathy towards animals and how important it is to keep them happy and healthy.

Learning Goals: By the end of this presentation students will be able to…

1. Explain the importance of caring for and keeping animals happy and healthy.
2. Describe and/or illustrate at least 3 ways we can help keep animals happy and healthy.

Curriculum Connections:

• Social emotional learning skills
• Transferable literacy skills
• Broader curriculum connections to social studies & science

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*French presentations are offered in the following regions; Cornwall and surrounding areas (including Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry, Prescott & Russell), Midland, and York.

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Theme 2: Animals have feelings too, Understanding our Companion Friends

Content: Animals have emotions too, but how do they tell us how they feel? In our Theme 2 presentation, your group will explore the different ways animals communicate with us to tell us how they feel. We begin with focusing on our own emotions and tie them to how our animal friends would show us the same emotion. Relating animal emotions to their own, students will foster empathy and understanding towards animals.

Learning Goals: By the end of this presentation, students will be able to…

1. Identify their own emotions and compare them to animal emotions.
2. Analyze an animal’s body language to recognize what emotions an animal is expressing.

Curriculum Connections:

• Social emotional learning skills
• Transferable literacy skills
• Broader curriculum connections to social science and science

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Theme 1: Tail Wagging Happy! The Importance of Caring for an Animal’s Well-being

Content: Through the exploration of animals and their specific needs, students will deepen their understanding of providing suitable welfare for companion animals. In our Theme 1 presentations, students will engage in classroom discussions and games, collaboratively defining solutions to address the needs of different animals, fostering a broader perspective on caring for animals.

Learning Goals: By the end of this presentation, students will be able to…

1. Describe the specific care requirements of different companion animals.
2. Define and label the appropriate solutions to address the unique needs of different animals that commonly live inside of our homes.

Curriculum Connections:

• Social Emotional Learning Skills
• Transferable Literacy skills
• Broader curriculum ties to Science

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*French presentations are offered in the following regions; Cornwall and surrounding areas (including Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry, Prescott & Russell), Midland, and York.

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Theme 2: Emotional Adventures, A Journey into Animal Feelings

Content: Explore the intricate world of animal communication to recognize animal emotions. In our Theme 2 presentation, students are diving deeper into understanding how animals express their feelings, and uncovering the methods they use to communicate with us. Students will further strengthen the connections of human and animal emotions alike, reinforcing the sense of empathy and compassion we show all animals.

Learning Goals: By the end of this presentation, students will be able to…

1. Define and explain the concept of animal emotions, describing their understanding of how animals experience and express their feelings.
2. Analyze the link between animal and human emotions, differentiating their communication methods.

Curriculum Connections:

• Social Emotional Learning Skills
• Transferable Literacy skills
• Broader curriculum ties to Science

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Theme 1: Being the Change, Caring For Animals and their Well-being

Content: In our Theme 1 presentations, students will embark on a compassionate journey with us as we explore ways to create a positive impact on the lives of animals in need and promote their well-being through community engagement. Through collaborative discussions and sharing personal experiences, students will discover the impact they have on the well-being of animals and the communities they live in.

Learning Goals: By the end of this presentation students will be able to…

1. Evaluate their impact on animals in the communities they live in through group discussion.
2. Describe ways they can support animal well-being through community engagement.

Curriculum Connections:

• Social Emotional Learning Skills
• Transferable Literacy skills
• Broader curriculum ties to Science

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*French presentations are offered in the following regions; Cornwall and surrounding areas (including Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry, Prescott & Russell), Midland, and York.

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Theme 2: The Emotional Lives of Animals, Examining Empathy

Content: As your students continue on their path of understanding animal emotions, they will further examine the complex world of animal communication and feelings. Within our Theme 2 presentation, students will explore the profound ways animals express their emotions and the captivating techniques they use to communicate with us. This presentation aims to deepen the bond between human and animal emotions, enhancing our capacity for empathy and compassion towards all creatures.

Learning Goals: By the end of this presentation students will be able to…

1. Describe the complex ways in which animals express their emotions and the impact it has on human-animal relationships.
2. Apply the knowledge gained to demonstrate empathy and compassion in real-life interactions with animals.

Curriculum Connections:

• Social Emotional Learning Skills
• Transferable Literacy skills
• Broader curriculum ties to Science

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Theme 3: Animals in Our Community (Coming Soon!)

Students will learn about animal needs, behaviour and well-being.

The presentations are separated into three divisions;: primary, junior, and intermediate.

Our AnimalSmart™ presentations have been created with a student–centered approach, with interactive activities, videos, discussions and a final cumulative task. Our hope is to engage all learners.

Theme 2, “Animal Emotions”, covers the unique and various ways animals express themselves to us,. connections will be made between human and animal feelings in a way that strengthens our relationships with animals while learning about their communication styles. Finally, theme 3, “Animals in our Community”, pulls important topics from the previous 2 themes while tying in the ideas of advocacy and how we can safely and effectively interact with animals within our communities.

By booking a presentation,  we can ensure that the material is shared with your classroom in the manner we intend.

Our limit for presentations is kept to 30 students per group/1 class at a time. We maintain this limit to ensure that our presenters are not overwhelmed by larger than expected groups and to keep the group engaged during games, activities and discussions. If you know another educator/host that is interested in the presentation, please share with them the AnimalSmart™ website and have them…fill out their own presentation request form. We will be happy to accommodate multiple presentations.

No, for the safety of your class/group and the safety of the animal, our presenters do not bring an animal with them. They are encouraged to, however, add photos of them and their companion animals to presentations to spark conversations and engage the group.

We understand things change in schedules, or bad weather may arise in the winter. Please go to your booking details and hit “cancel” on your confirmation
email. We will try our best to reschedule at a time that is better suited, however cannot guarantee how soon before or after we will be able to book it from your original booking date.