8th Grade
Social Justice Training for Secondary Educators
Looking to teach about social justice issues but not sure where to start? Join us for a free training session!
This DIY ‘Empathy Ball’ Game Will Be a New Favorite Classroom Icebreaker
Get your students to bond and start thinking about empathy toward animals and each other with this fun activity.
Drop the Egg Experiment in Favor of Humane STEM Activities
Avoid supporting the cruel egg industry by replacing the “egg drop” experiment with one of these nine projects.
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.
SeaWorld Kills: Imprisonment in Amusement Parks (Grades 6–12)
Captivity hurts orcas! Introduce students to the hidden lives of orcas used for entertainment.
Literary Theme Lesson: Taking a Stand—Empower Students With ‘Liberation Summer’
Theme lessons help students connect to a text and relate it to real life. Here’s a theme lesson for a powerful story your students are sure to enjoy.
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.