Learning Objectives
Students will compare and contrast the role of dogs during the Vietnam War and “war dogs” now.
Grades
6-8
Standards
Common Core
R9 Compare and contrast one author’s presentation of events with that of another.
National Council for the Social Studies Standards
Time, Continuity, and Change
Materials Needed
Computers with internet access
Dogs in History Sheet
Lesson
Introduction
- In order to teach this lesson effectively, your students should have a solid understanding of the Vietnam War.
- You may choose to review about the Vietnam war using this video: About Vietnam War
Explicit Instruction/Guided Practice
- Have students read the following articles:
- When students are done, discuss the stories as a class.
Independent Working Time
- Have students complete the Dogs in History sheet.
Review and Closing
- Allow students to share their ideas.
References
Operation Top Dog, 1965: Remembering the Sentry Dogs of Vietnam. (2016, May). Retrieved fromhttps://www.akc.org/content/akc-history-archive/articles/remembering-the-sentry-dogs-of-vietnam
Smith, S.J. (2015, June 10). Dogs for War. Retrieved from https://www.akc.org/content/news/articles/dogs-for-war/
Vietnam War. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/world-history/euro-hist/cold-war/v/vietnam-war.