Introduce students to the American Foxhound with this engaging printable mini unit designed to support science, observation skills, and creative thinking. This resource is perfect for elementary classrooms, homeschool lessons, or animal study units and requires no prep—just print and go!
 
(Inspired by Bowser the Hound from Thornton W. Burgess’s classic stories.)
 
Suggested Use:
Science units on animals or habitats
Literacy tie-ins with Bowser the Hound or other Thornton Burgess stories
Morning work, centers, or early finisher activities
Homeschool nature study
 
What's Included:
Reading & Writing
2-page fact sheet about American foxhounds
Fun fact card
Fill-in-the-blank worksheet with answer key
2 pages of drawing/writing prompts
 
Science
Speed comparison graph with key
 
Art & Creativity
Drawing challenge page
Design a dog collar page
American Foxhound coloring page
Printable foxhound mask to color and wear
Colorable bookmarks
 
Extras
Word search with answer key
Full-color printable poster with quote
 
Why you'll love it:
Cross-curricular – integrates literacy, science, art, and geography
No prep required – just print and go
Flexible – great for classrooms, homeschool, centers, or sub plans
Engaging – variety of activities keeps students motivated and excited
Value-packed – over a dozen activities in one download
 
Packet Details:
Grade Level: 2–4
Format: PDF (instant download)
Pages: 18 pages of student worksheets; 4 pages of references
Subjects: Science, Literacy, Art, Critical Thinking