6th Grade
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.
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.
Activities: Other Animals Are Just Like Us (Grades 6-12)
We humans expend a lot of energy trying to differentiate ourselves from other animals in order to justify our treatment …
Develop Higher-Order Thinking Through Humane Education
Inspire critical thinking in your students through compassion for all animals. Includes suggested readings, worksheets, and activities.
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!
Create a Compassionate Word Wall for Every Grade Level
A common teaching tool for the classroom, the word wall, allows for greater understanding and recognition of various vocabulary words. …
Cognitive Dissonance and How We Treat Animals
Cognitive Dissonance & the Meat Paradox: Free Activities for Grades 6–12 Cognitive dissonance—which is defined as “the state of having inconsistent …
Rescue Stories: Waheed and Tracy the Camels Fall in Love
Stories of humans helping other animals are all over the internet, and sharing them with your students is an excellent …