LEARN WITH WORLDWIDE VETERINARY SERVICE

Our free teaching resources use real-life situations encountered by WVS veterinarians to educate and inspire children to champion animals.

Discover teaching ideas and classroom activities to educate children about animal welfare and inspire interest in STEM careers. Our wide-ranging resources include lesson plans, assemblies, videos and more. These materials support children while they explore the interconnections between people, animals, and the environment we share.

Our classroom resources focus on the issues our vets encounter around the world and highlight how WVS support animals in need.

All resources are linked to the National Curriculum for England.

Through WVS Education, children will be empowered to become the next generation of animal champions.

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World Animal Day 2024 Assembly files

Download our FREE World Animal Day 2024 assembly today. Your students will learn about the 5 key welfare needs of animals, get thinking about STEM careers and learn about Worldwide Veterinary Service - a charity on a mission to improve animal welfare globally.

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Assembly PowerPoint with embedded video

Assembly PowerPoint with linked video

Assembly plan

Activity follow up

KS2 Science - Heading Towards Extinction

Children learn how human changes to the environment pose a danger for living things. They explore how WVS vets work to support endangered animals around the world.

KS2 Science - Problem with plastic

Children research some of the animals WVS care for that have been affected by plastic pollution. They consider the actions they can take to reduce the impact of plastic on the environment.

KS2 Citizenship - Illegal Wildlife Trade

Children consider different perspectives on the illegal wildlife trade, helping them to understand the challenges and dilemmas faced by those involved. They discover how WVS and other charities are actively working to stop animal trafficking.

KS2 Geography - Impact of Infrastructure

Children understand the impact of infrastructure development by learning about the consequences unsafe powerlines have on vulnerable species in Costa Rica. They explore how WVS supports other charities campaigning to reduce the conflict between humans and wildlife.