Session Objective
Help students understand the responsibility and commitment of owning a pet.
Learning Outcomes
- to better understand the level of responsibility and commitment required of pet ownership
- to be aware that unforeseen situations can occur when owning a pet and it’s important to be ready when they do
Session Outline
- facilitator introduction
- topic introduction
- activity
- Q&A/closing
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Learning Materials
- How much will the pet cost? group activity – students are given a child profile, then pick a pet for him/her and calculate the cost of owning that pet.

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Session Level
Student
Topics Covered
Financial Planning
Teaching Students
Who Should Attend
Elementary, Grades 4/5