Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
Animal rights and human rights are inextricably linked. For this lesson, use Dr. King’s words to inspire your students to speak up for all beings.
11th Grade
SeaWorld Kills: Imprisonment in Amusement Parks (Grades 6–12)
Captivity hurts orcas! Introduce students to the hidden lives of orcas used for entertainment.
Inspire Empathy for All Living Beings With a Gallery Walk
Get students out of their seats and engaged in meaningful discussions of empathy for all living beings with this thought-provoking activity.
From Sheep to Sweater—the True Cost of Wool
Wearing wool means hurting sheep! Introduce students to the hidden lives of sheep who are used for wool.
Research and Discussion Topics for High School Students
Here are some easy ways to get your students thinking about animal rights.
TeachKind Skeleton Study: Anatomy Lesson
A comparative study of human and nonhuman skeletal structures reinforces the fact that we’re alike in all the ways that matter most.
Other Animals Are Just Like Us: Secondary Activities
We humans expend a lot of energy trying to differentiate ourselves from other animals in order to justify our treatment …
We Are All Animals: Comparative Anatomy With a Compassionate Twist
Use these activities and other resources to show students that humans and other animals are the same in all the ways that matter most!