Storm At Your Service

Introduction

Have you ever seen a service dog helping someone in public? Service dogs are specially trained animals that assist people with disabilities and help them live more independently. In this WebQuest, you will learn about service dogs and explore the important jobs they do every day. By the end of this activity, you will understand why service dogs are considered true heroes. 

Task

Your quest is to:

  1. Learn what service dogs do.

  2. Research service dogs.

  3. Create a short presentation, poster or paragraph about service dogs, explaining:

    • What service dogs do

    • How they help their owners

    • Why they are important

Process

Step 1: Watch a video about service dogs  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLXyRirpS0g

Watch the video about what service dogs are and the jobs they perform.

Questions to think about:

  • What is a service dog?

  • How are service dogs different from pets?

  • What kinds of tasks can they do?

Step 2: Read about service dogs https://www.thesprucepets.com/types-of-service-dogs-4587180

  •  Write down the eight different types of service dogs.

  •  Think of words you could use to describe service dogs and their contributions to society. 

Step 3: Watch a video about Storm, the Service Dog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziH4zV1qZ7k

  •  Make some notes on how Storm has changed Isabella's life. 

Step 4:  Use all of your newfound knowledge to create your presentation, poster or paragraph

Be sure to include:

  • What service dogs do

  • How they help their owners

  • Why they are important

Evaluation
CRITERIA excellent                  (4) good                          (3) fair                                    (2) needs improvement        (1)
understanding of service dogs clear understanding  good understanding  some understanding limited understanding
research complete all tasks complete most tasks complete  some tasks complete few tasks complete
creativity very creative creative some creativity  little effort shown
participation fully participated mostly participated some participation rarely participated

 

Conclusion

Well done!  You have completed the Storm At Your Service WebQuest. You learned how service dogs help people with different needs every day. Service dogs are more than animals; they are trusted helpers and companions. Remember to always respect service dogs when you see them working in public.