Lessons

Sheep gather and look at camera in field
English Language ArtsGrades 6-8

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.

ScienceGrades 6-8

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.

esther the wonder pig sleeping next to turkey Cornelius
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English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

TeachKind Rescue Stories: Esther the Wonder Pig

Stories of people helping animals are all over the internet, and sharing them with your students is an excellent way …

"We are the same" dog and pig
Social-emotional learningGrades 9-12

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 …

Two rescued camels meeting
English Language ArtsGrades 6-8

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 …

Jerry Doris for AuthorSupport
English Language ArtsGrades 9-12

Novel Study: Robin Lamont’s ‘The Chain’ From The Kinship Series

“The Chain” offers a look inside the seemingly opposing worlds of an undercover animal rights investigator and slaughterhouse workers and their families.

'A Cows Life' comic book cover
Social-emotional learningGrades 3-5

A Cow’s Life

Cows are fascinating and sensitive animals—but they’re regularly killed to be used for food and clothing. Teach students to help cows by choosing cruelty-free options!

Happy boy and companion dog
Social-emotional learning

Help Children Develop Social and Emotional Learning Skills With TeachKind Resources

Help students hone their social and emotional learning skills with these TeachKind resources.