Help needed for Newf lesson please!

mcjhannon

mcjhannon

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I am a teacher in Oregon and every year the 4th graders study Lewis & Clark. I am called on as 'Newf expert' to teach the kids about the breed and why Seaman was a big help to them on the expedition, which I love doing. I show them pictures of Oliver, talk about the characteristics of the breed and show them a short video from the Animal Planet Dogs 101 series. I would also love to show them a video of them doing their 'jobs' such as water rescue, carting, therapy work etc. but I am having a hard time finding videos that would be appropriate to use. Because it is a school, I can not access Youtube which has many good videos. Does anyone know of any other video resources I can check out or any other ideas of things I should cover? Thanks for all your help in advance!
 
abrodhagen

abrodhagen

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Power point makes an amazing presentation if you're familiar with it....you can insert video and pics and personalize it.....great tool.....
 
lacey9875

lacey9875

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What Angela said. It's a shame you can't access youtube because there is a wonderful video of Newfs carting at a home improvement store at Christmas time.

I'm sure the kids will always remember this lesson, I'm sure it's very cool-does he get to come into school?
 
Tricia2

Tricia2

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Some of the Regional Clubs have videos and slide shows on their websites for water and draft tests, Christmas tree pulls, etc., that are not published on Youtube. There is a good chance they wouldn't object to you using some for educational presentations. Perhaps you could email them for permission.
 
mcjhannon

mcjhannon

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Thank you for your ideas! I'm still petitioning to get permission to bring the dog to school for the lesson. Our district has a 'no class pets that have fur' rule but there are exceptions for special presentations so I'm hoping so. If so, I'll post pictures. I've done this presentation for a few years and the kids love it. I can't imagine how much they would enjoy it if Oliver could be there in person. The kids would love it and so would Oliver. I tried the website recommended with the Italian water rescue dogs and there are some amazing photographs I could use. The video however is from youtube. I'll check with some regional clubs from outside my area too. I hope I can find something great that represents the breed well!
 
SunnyD

SunnyD

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Wow. We are in the Beaverton School District and Sunshine went to school all through elementary school. We did a picture book and kids asked questions and petted Sunny. In 4th grade, I showed pictures of Newfs doing what they do, talked about the Lewis & Clark connection, answered the kids questions, etc. By 5th grade, I did a short talk with pics & everyone had to pose for an individual picture and tell me the story of Seaman. Too cute. Sunshine loved it and she has a class picture for each grade too :lol:

I hope Oliver gets to go! Sunny loved the 4th grade class!
 
R Taft

R Taft

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Mary Kay & Guy Germaine

Mary Kay & Guy Germaine

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You are welcome to use these, if you like. Take them and put them on a DVD if you can't get to Fototime from the school:
This is Isabella at the NCNC test in 2007

Double Retrieve:
http://www.fototime.com/84FFE99A2F98472/convx264.mp4

Retrieve off The Boat:
http://www.fototime.com/41DCF32093D6489/convx264.mp4

Take a Life Ring:
http://www.fototime.com/E3812BC47CDDB2F/convx264.mp4

Underwater Retrieve:
http://www.fototime.com/34343B54708929E/convx264.mp4

Take a Line – Tow The Boat:
http://www.fototime.com/7AE260133F40468/convx264.mp4

Rescue Handler:
http://www.fototime.com/A2654B67BC513EF/convx264.mp4
 
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