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I really want to get a classroom pet for next year. I'm
intrigued by the possibility of a bird, but I have no bird
experience. I do have small mammal experience. I'm just
not sure exactly what to do. Can you tell me what you
have/had? And a little bit about your experience. Do you
think classroom pets are a bad idea in High School? I might
end up there next year since I was surplussed. I certainly
won't be lower then 7th.

Thanks
E
gp /blockquote>

I've had good luck with gerbils. They are easy to care for
and interesting to observe.

On 4/18/08, EP wrote:
> I really want to get a classroom pet for next year. I'm
> intrigued by the possibility of a bird, but I have no bird
> experience. I do have small mammal experience. I'm just
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May 31, 2008
Nancy Dallas /blockquote>

Birds seem to be quiet talkative. Pet Rats are believe it or
not very sweet and are easy to tame. You can tame your pet rat
to do tricks and they are quiet. Quinea Pig are also sweet as
class pets. They do squeak, but they are adorable. I've had
both.

nancy

On 5/31/08, gp wrote:
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Jun 8, 2008
Maria /blockquote>

I agree about the pet rat(s). There are teacher resources you
can find to teach some pretty sophisticated science with a pet
rat. In 5th grade we do lots of fun experiments (like "What size
tunnel does a rat prefer?" etc.) and my kids made a maze one
year. In college we did a LOT with rats in my experimental...See More
Jun 20, 2008
Lisa /blockquote>

I've had a canary (male) which sang and sang. The 3rd graders I
was teaching loved him - it was hard to be cranky with this
cheerful yellow guy singing away. But it could be distracting to
some kids and unless you're off on your own in the school (I was
up on the 2nd floor of our building by myself) the other...See More
Jun 20, 2008
Teegan I'm in my second year of college, but my high school had class pets. We loved them! They're a great way to reach out to troubled students and make them want to come to class. Most small rodents are nocturnal- not very much fun. Birds are chatty- sweet for little old ladies or families, but not good in a classroom that needs silence. Chinchillas hav...See More
Jul 5, 2008


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