Youth Activity Archive

Activity Description: Use books, videos, and/or websites to teach youth a basic understanding of what animals need to stay healthy and how they react to people.

Items Needed:

• Books about animal care
• (Optional) Educational DVDs
• (Optional) Computer or tablet
• (Optional) Internet access
• (Optional) Vetted animal care website links

Before the Meeting Starts:

1. Pick the media to use. (5 min).
   • Select items with many pictures and simple text for easy reading. Provide a variety of books and media about how to look after animals.

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 30 min):

1. Introduce the activity (5 min).
   • Introduce the available resources so they understand the goals of the session.
   • Explain that they will be looking for facts on how to keep pets safe and happy.
2. Allow time to read/watch. (15–20 min).
   • Provide time for youth to look through the materials they find interesting.
   • Assist them if they need help navigating a website or reading a specific section.
3. Review their findings. (5 min).
   • Gather the group to talk about the care tips they discovered.
   • Ask them to share one new thing they learned about helping animals.

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