http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/threats-and-impacts/animal-pests/animal-pests-a-z/pets
Information from the Department of Conservation on the impact of family pets have on New Zealand wildlife and showing ways people can reduce the chances of their pets coming into conflict with native wildlife. Suitable for Year 6 upwards.
http://www.magickeys.com/books/farm/index.html
A simple illustrated story about farm animals. Suitable for Years 1 and 2.
http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/pets/2
Article on Te Ara, the online encyclopedia of New Zealand, about which animals were bought to New Zealand by Māori and Europeans, how animals from two different cultures were used in farming, and what types of native animals Māori adopted as pets. Suitable for Year 6 upwards.
http://www.kiddyhouse.com/Farm
A site about farm animals that gives the user more detail on different breeds and uses of each animal. Suitable for Year 4 upwards.
http://www.vetschool.bris.ac.uk/schools/petcare
These pages have been designed to give young people ideas on what it takes to become a veterinarian and what qualifications are required. This site also has fun stuff with useful resources and links. Suitable for Year 7 and 8.
The Royal New Zealand Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals site gives tips on pet care, health, campaigns and much more. Suitable for Year 6 upwards.
http://www.first-school.ws/activities/occasions/petcare.htm
An interactive site which takes the reader through story time about visiting a pet store to picking the perfect pet and the care that is required to look after pets. Suitable for Years 1-4.
The Pet Hub is a gateway for New Zealand pet owners to meet, share information, review pet products, seek expert advice, and get ideas on caring for problems to do with your beloved pet. Suitable for Year 5 upwards.
http://www.theteachersguide.com/onthefarm.htm
Resources to help you create a lesson plan on farms and farm animals. Suitable for Years 1-6.
