Shopping for a Pet
How much does a pet really cost? Students will learn about different pets such as birds, fish, cats, and dogs. They will learn what it takes to keep a pet healthy and happy; but also figure out the annual cost to own one.
Patricia Valdez Certified Teacher
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(200)
What's included
4 live meetings
2 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. The only homework may be to list and sketch what they feed their pets and other needs for their comfort prior to the next class.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Beginner Level
SUMMER STUDENTS MEET FOUR DAYS IN A ROW PER WEEK. Students will learn economics, math, and science by investigating how much a pet costs. Students will figure out some interesting eye-opening calculations to owning a pet by online shopping at stores like Petco, PetSmart, Chewy, and Walmart. Students who enroll in this class will use addition, subtraction, and simple multiplication. A calculator is permitted if the child is not proficient in these math skills. Students will learn to use a Venn diagram to do some comparative shopping. Through YouTube videos, they will learn vocabulary words: economics, supply, surplus, deflation, and inflation. *Please note that I prefer students to keep their videos open while in my classroom and keep chatting to a minimum. PARENTS, PLEASE DO NOT SPEAK IF YOU ARE IN THE SAME ROOM AS THE CHILD AS WE CAN HEAR ALL CONVERSATIONS IN THE BACKGROUND EVEN WHISPERS.
Learning Goals
Who doesn't like animals? Come discover which animals make good pets. Find out the needs of certain pets? Let's do the math as to how much a pet fish, dog, cat or bird will cost us using prices from various online box pet stores.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
What is economics? Why should we know about it when shopping for a pet?
What should we know before selecting a pet fish?
How much does it cost to care for a fish?
Students will learn what a fish needs by sketching what it needs.
Students will learn about goldfish and the Siamese fighting fish.
Handouts will be provided. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
What are supply and surplus? What does this have to do with buying a pet?
What should we know before selecting a pet bird?
How much is a bird?
Students will learn what are the needs of a parakeet vs a cockatiel. They will sketch their different needs to be happy and healthy.
Handouts will be provided. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
What is Inflation? How does this affect purchasing a pet?
Students will learn about the needs of a cat.
Students will learn about different cat breeds.
Why would you want a hairless cat or a Siamese cat?
Students will find out how much a pedigree cat costs versus a cat from a shelter.
What should we know before selecting a cat?
How much is a cat?
Handouts will be provided. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
What is deflation? How does this affect purchasing a pet?
Students will learn about how dogs were bred for what they were known to do.
Why are pugs different from chihuahuas?
What should we know before selecting a dog?
How much do a dog's daily needs cost? monthly? annually?
Students will find out how much a pedigree dog cos 40 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
I will occasionally have 3 to 5 minute YouTube videos that pertain to a topic. I have prescribed them to be child friendly.
Supply List
I will have printable handouts for students to calculate how much a pet might cost. Students only need a pencil, paper, and a calculator if their parents will allow it.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined October, 2018
5.0
200reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Science
I have taught Pet Camps for over 20 years. I feel children are unaware of their care and what is the cost to keep a pet happy and healthy. I know that many children after taking this course have a new understanding of how to financially support a pet. This in turn will eventually help them also to know what it takes to support themselves in their futures. Reviews
Live Group Class
$48
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
40 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
3-10 learners per class
