Invite the BC SPCA into your classroom
BC SPCA humane education programs are specially designed to teach students about important animal welfare issues, and to help them understand the deep interconnections that exist between animals, people and the environment.
Developed around themes of Social-Emotional Learning, Sustainability & Stewardship and Social Responsibility, all lessons include concepts related to B.C. core curricular competencies and content.
Grades K-2
The Language of Animals: What is the one language we have in common with animals? Body language! Together we’ll investigate the emotions animals are showing us. Then we will explore how our actions can affect how animals feel, and how we stay safe around animals.
Farm Animal Connections: Explore the human relationship with animals raised for food. Students will be invited to consider the similarities between farm animals and themselves.
Wildlife Wonders: What happens when wildlife and humans share the same space? Students will hear real wildlife stories, then will identify how we can all be better citizens of our environment, and neighbours to wildlife.
Grades 3-7
A Look Inside the BC SPCA: Ever wonder what the BC SPCA does to help animals? Learn about the work of the BC SPCA and appreciate everyone’s role in making communities safe and healthy places for all. This presentation is only available as a single-session.
Wildlife Wonders: What happens when wildlife and humans share the same space? Students will hear real wildlife stories, then will identify how we can all be better citizens of our environment, and neighbours to wildlife. Available as a single- or three-session presentation.
You Can Make a Difference: Learn about real-life issues and laws that affect animals, then work together to develop creative solutions to improve their lives, and become a voice for animals in your community. Available as a single-session* or three-session experience.
*Please note: If booking a single-session, you will have an opportunity to select an area of focus:
- Companion animals: Cat Overpopulation
- Farmed animals: The Life of an Egg-Laying Hen
Grade 8+
Including Animals in Social Justice: Animal welfare is a social justice issue. Tailored to an age-appropriate level, investigate beliefs and stereotypes about animals, question what is socially acceptable, and consider animal welfare issues in our world today. Available as a single-session or three-session experience.
Book a classroom presentation
Presentations can be delivered within this region in-person, or virtually! Our virtual presentations include all the same value as our in-person presentations, including live sessions with a BC SPCA regional humane educator, and all related materials.
In-person presentation cost: $65
Virtual presentation cost: $45
If cost represents a barrier, please indicate this on your booking form, and we may be able to explore alternate arrangements.
Community Groups
Are you a Girl Guides, Scouts, after-school care or other community youth group leader? Invite the BC SPCA to speak to your group!
A Look Inside the BC SPCA: Ever wonder what the BC SPCA does to help animals? Hear real animal rescue stories and learn how everyone has a role in making communities safe and healthy for all. This general presentation is suitable for all ages and will introduce students to our animal protection work. Available virtually and in-person.
In-person community presentation cost: $75
Virtual community presentation cost: $45
If cost represents a barrier, please indicate this on your booking form, and we may be able to explore alternate arrangements.
FAQs
How long is each presentation? Single-session presentations typically run approximately 60 minutes. Three-session experiences typically range from 45 to 60 minutes per session.
Presentation costs: Each in-person presentation booking costs $65; virtual presentation bookings cost $45. If you are booking a three-session experience, this does not affect the cost. If this represents a barrier, please indicate this on your booking form, and we will be pleased to discuss alternate arrangements.
Will there be an animal at the presentation? There may be an opportunity to have an animal at your presentation. Upon submitting your booking request, you will be contacted by a BC SPCA Humane Educator who will discuss this with you.
Can we combine multiple classes together for one presentation? Given the interactive nature of our presentations, we typically present to one class at a time — but we are very happy to provide multiple presentations to different classes within a school! If you would like to explore options for a larger presentation, please contact your Regional Humane Educator, noted below.
Questions about presentations in Nanaimo? Please contact Blaire Norbury, Regional humane educator, Nanaimo.