Virtual School Programs
The Wisconsin Humane Society now offers virtual programs for students of all ages. Programs are offered weekdays and are typically 45 minutes long. Virtual programs are FREE to Wisconsin school groups with 10 or more participants (limit one free program per classroom - offer valid in 2020/21 school year only). Programs include a virtual behind-the-scenes tour and a live virtual tour of one of our animal adoption areas to see some of the animals in our care. Programs align with state and national standards and can be tailored to accommodate the needs of your classroom. Our team would love to work with your class!
To schedule a program, please contact:
Milwaukee Campus:
Robin O'Brien, robrien@wihumane.org or 414-431-6153
Ozaukee Campus:
Libby Jones, ljones@wihumane.org or 262-988-5947
Green Bay Campus:
Dezarae Jones-Hartwig, dhartwig@wihumane.org or 414-431-6159
Racine Campus:
Paige Fix, pfix@wihumane.org or 414-264-6257 x6158
Click on a program below to learn more:
Tales & Tails
For students in K4 through Grade 2
Literacy, Science
This program blends literacy with information about the Wisconsin Humane Society for a fun, cross-curricular program. Students will listen to a story read aloud, learn about how WHS takes care of animals, and virtually visit our Adoption Avenue to see the animals waiting for new homes and meet a furry friend.
Standards:
English Language Arts: Speaking & Listening
Comprehension and Collaboration
SL.2.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
Follow agreed-upon norms for discussions and participate by actively listening, taking turns, gaining the floor in respectful ways, and staying on topic.
Build on others' talk in conversations by linking their comments to the remarks of others.
SL.2.2 Recount or describe key ideas or details from a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
Social Studies: Inquiry Practices and Processes (Inq)
Standard SS.Inq5: Wisconsin students will be civically engaged.
Performance Indicator: SS.Inq5.a.e Explore opportunities for personal or collaborative civic engagement with community, school, state, tribal, national, and/or global implications.
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Animal Talk
For students in K5 through Grade 2
Science, Health
Animals and people are more alike that we may sometimes think! Animals may not speak with words, but they have other ways to communicate what they are feeling. Students will use their observational skills to help decipher the language of companion animals and learn how to safely interact with them.
Standards:
Science: Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCI) — Life Science 1 (LS1) – Structures and Processes
SCI.LS1.D: Information Processing
Performance Indicator: SCI.LS1.D.1 Animals sense and communicate information and respond to inputs with behaviors that help them grow and survive.
Health: Standard 4: Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risk
Learning Priority: Identify and apply effective interpersonal communication skills
Performance Indicator: 4:1:B Describe ways to respond when in an unwanted, threatening, or dangerous situation. 4:1:B2 Use refusal skills including firmly saying no and getting away from the situation. 4:1:B3 Explain how to communicate to a trusted adult if threatened or harmed.
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Animal Careers
For students in Grades 3 through 12
Social Studies; Career Development; Environment, Health, and Safety
Learn about of the rewarding careers at an animal shelter. Students will hear directly from staff in a few key roles about the skills and experiences needed to enter their career field.
Standards:
Social Studies Wisconsin State Standard
SS.Inq5: Explore opportunities for personal or collaborative civic engagement with community, school, state, tribal, national, and/or global implications.
Career Development Wisconsin State Standard
CD1.a.3.h: Evaluate various occupations and career pathways to identify personal, academic and career goals based on personal strengths, aptitudes, and passions.
Environment, Health and Safety Wisconsin State Standard
EHS1.a.3.e: Describe how personal choices impact natural and human-build systems
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Inside the Veterinary Profession
For students in Grades 6 through 12
Social Studies; Career Development; Environment, Health, and Safety
Get the scoop on what it takes to be a veterinarian, what to expect on the job, and what makes shelter medicine unique. Students will also learn about other career options in the animal field, as well. Student will participate in a veterinary science activity to see firsthand what a vet may do during a typical day.
Standards:
Social Studies Wisconsin State Standard
SS.Inq5: Explore opportunities for personal or collaborative civic engagement with community, school, state, tribal, national, and/or global implications.
Career Development Wisconsin State Standard
CD1.a.3.h: Evaluate various occupations and career pathways to identify personal, academic and career goals based on personal strengths, aptitudes, and passions.
Environment, Health and Safety Wisconsin State Standard
EHS1.a.3.e: Describe how personal choices impact natural and human-build systems
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