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The Life of a Dog: Sandy

Students will bring in as many pictures of animals as possible. Sort pictures into piles
of animals according to these characteristics:
                        1. Hairy
                        2. Feathery
                        3. Slimy and Wet
                        4. Dry and Scaly

Decide which category Sandy fits into. Fold a large piece of paper into four segments.
Draw Sandy in one square, and draw 3 other animals that fit the category that Sandy fits into. Label this picture as: Mammals.

Visit a local pet store to observe the animals in other categories. List at least 4 kinds of amphibians, reptiles, birds, fish, and other mammals. If that is not possible, visit
the Lincoln Park Zoo online. Click on the picture, then go to "education". Do any 4 of
the listed activities for grade K-3 on the "Zoocology Action Guide." Take a "tour" of the zoo by clicking on "Tour", then write a descriptive summary of what you saw!

Create a "Baby Book, or Puppy Book" for Sandy. Try to imagine what his parents
looked like. Describe the things that Sandy liked. Make a chart for his growth.
Draw pictures of Sandy at all of his puppy stages, try to estimate how much he
weighed, and how long he was. Describe his brothers and sisters and where they
live now. Be sure to include the kinds of food and nutrition they need.