Lessons

Dolphin and human swimming side by side
Edge Innovations
Social StudiesGrades 3-5

Delle the Dolphin Says: Animals Have Needs and Wants, Too! (Grades 3–5)

Meet Delle Hundreds of schoolchildren worldwide are getting the opportunity to meet and interact with a “dolphin,” thanks to Edge …

child sitting on a bench with a dog outside
English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

Meeting the Needs of Companion Animals

Whether your students have animal companions at home or know someone else who does, it’s important for them to understand …

Cheerful teachers gathered around a computer in a library, two of whom were having a high five
English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

FREE TeachKind Materials

TeachKind provides free resources that address a broad range of topics, using age-appropriate language and visuals. Use the form below …

English Language ArtsGrades 6-8

TeachKind Rescue Stories: Mayflower the Turkey

Rescue stories reveal the stark reality faced by many animals, but they’re ideal for learners of all ages and abilities because the happy endings motivate students to take action.

A pod of orcas swims in Arctic Norway
Social StudiesGrades 9-12

Debate Kit: Should Marine Mammals Be Held in Amusement Parks?

Free Debate Kit: Exploring the Use of Marine Mammals for Entertainment A hot topic in classrooms and among the public …

Community helpers, police, nurse, firefighter, teacher, doctor, and electrician
English Language ArtsGrades PreK-2

Community Helpers Can Be Heroes for Animals, Too! 

It takes a village … to run a village! Teaching your students about the importance, responsibilities, and unique contributions of …

English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

Truly Awesome Turkeys: A Thanksgiving Lesson

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to encourage students to be compassionate and grateful for all the good things in their …

Seaspiracy movie poster
© Seaspiracy
English Language ArtsGrades 9-12

Teaching With Film: ‘Seaspiracy’ Discussion Questions

“Seaspiracy” reveals the one thing we can all do to save our oceans and the animals who call them home.