During this video-enhanced lesson, using clips from NATURE's "Dogs that Changed the World," students will learn that all dogs came from one ancestor- the wolf. (Grades 5-8)

During this video-enhanced lesson, students will learn about dogs' senses and how they compare to those of human smell and hearing. (Grades 5-8)

Lessons in the guide use the programs as a starting point for discussions about the domestication of dogs, selective breeding, and the ways in which humans and dogs work and live together.

Students will use critical thinking to determine which breed of dog would best fit their personality and living situation, then write a short story from a dog's perspective.