This document compares similarities and differences between humans and dogs in their daily lives. It outlines categories such as toys, food, hygiene, and exercise that students will record and compare for themselves and a dog. The class will then combine the results into a slideshow presentation. Some key similarities found are that both humans and dogs enjoy toys like stuffed animals and balls. Both also need daily exercise to stay healthy. While diets and hygiene habits are different, the document suggests dogs and humans have more similarities than differences, which is why dogs are often considered man's best friend.

1. Me vs. Dogs The same or different??? 1

2. Me Vs. Dogs Are we the same as dogs? What sets us apart? Our class will collect and compare data on the similarities and differences of dogs vs. self. You will record a day in the life of a dog. You will record a day in your life. As a class we will collect/compare data. Combine results to create slide show. 2

3. The Same Or Different??? Dogs are said to be a mans best friend. Is it because we have so much in common? Or is it because we are so different? What brings us together? We have more similarities than you may think! 3

4. Categories Compared What kind of toys favored. Food and food habits. Hygiene/cleanliness Exercise. 4

5. Toys Class dogs Race cars Princess Barbie doll Football Jump rope Blocks Puzzle Games Stuffed animal Stick Bone Squeak toy Rope Sox Games Stuffed animal 5

6. Food Class Dogs Meat Fruit Vegetables Dairy Wheat & grains Candy Dog food Dog treats Table scraps Grass Bones 6

7. Hygiene Class Dogs Bath Brush teeth Brush hair Trim nails Same as us, only with help from us. Bath Brush teeth Brush hair Trim nails 7

8. Exercise Class Dogs Ride bike Run Walk Play at park Need exercise everyday to stay healthy. Run Walk Play at park Need exercise everyday to stay healthy. 8

9. What we learned… 9

10. Summary Our class learned that there are a lot of similarities between us an dogs. No wonder dogs are mans best friend! We have a lot of the same interests, likes and needs. Our differences is what brings us together. Dogs need us to help them and we need dogs to love us. It is a perfect balance between friends! 10

11. Connect To Learning This assignment was inspired by the book “Dogs Don’t Brush Their Teeth!”By Diane Degroat and Shelley Rotner. Reading promotes ideas.. Ideas promote learning. Refer to link below to find out how you can connect a children's story to learning! http://www.canlarn.com/readingR/rrlist.html 11