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Dogs and More Dogs
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Related NOVA Resources
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The following resources from the companion Web site accompany this program:
A Potpourri of Pooches
Learn how it is that the dog, alone among Earth's species, comes
in so many shapes and sizes. (Grades 9-12)
The Truth About Dogs
Read this excerpt from Stephen Budiansky's book explaining why
he feels dogs have got humans exactly where they want them.
(Grades 9-12)
Working Dogs
View this slide show to see 10 different dogs at work, some in
age-old jobs, some in jobs less than a century old. (Flash
plug-in required; non-Flash version available.)
(Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
Dogs Around the World
Match modern dog breeds with the country or region where their
forebears arose. (Flash plug-in required; non-Flash version
available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Watch a Preview
View a preview of this week's program. (Running time: 2:22)
(QuickTime or RealVideo plug-in required.)
Teacher's Guide
In this classroom activity, students learn through an evolution
card game how selective pressures can affect an organism's
evolution. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Plus:
Links and Books
Program Transcript
Complete narration for the TV program.
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