Lesson Planning
Children understand how dogs are able to help blind/partially-sighted people to move around safely. They learn how to care for a dog and know the difference between pet dogs and working dogs.
Teaching Outcomes
To know that dogs can be trained to give assistance to blind/partially sighted people, identify canine body parts, work collaboratively and appreciate the difference between a working dog and a pet.
Children will:
- Know that dogs can be trained to lead blind/partially sight people.
- Appreciate the positive impact a guide/assistance dog can have for a blind or partially sighted person.
- Understand how to look after and care for a dog.
- Be able to identify the different parts of a dog.