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Achieving science curriculum goals without harming animals benefits everyone—students, teachers, and schools alike. Today’s educators are moving beyond outdated, cruel practices and embracing innovative and compassionate methods to teach biology. From virtual dissections to realistic models, science education is evolving—and TeachKind Science is leading the charge!
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Saving Animals & Helping Students: 2025 Pilot Program
View this post on Instagram A post shared by TeachKind (@teachkindteachers) During the 2024-2025 school year, TeachKind Science’s pilot program …
Humane Dissection for Your School
Enrollment is now open for this year’s TeachKind Science pilot program for teachers who would like to take an effective, …
Don’t Cancel Science! Use Non-Animal Tools Instead
We can’t believe we have to say this, but some teachers still buy dead animals in pails or bags filled …
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.
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3 Fish-Friendly Activities to Teach Students Empathy
Don’t judge a book by its cover. As one scientist says, “Fish are more intelligent than they appear.”
Is Animal Dissection Effective? A New Review Has the Answer
Animal dissection is still used in some classrooms across the country, but is it really an effective teaching tool? A new review has the answer.
Crazy Cool Facts About Cicadas to Foster Curiosity and Compassion
You can get your students excited to practice informational writing and foster empathy for other sentient beings at the same …
‘Froggin’ Awesome: TeachKind Science’s 2024 Pilot Program Highlights
Get a glimpse into more compassion for frogs as TeachKind Science reflects on its 2024 dissection pilot. Then get your school to hop to it and sign up!
Cruelty-Free Dissectible ‘Kind Frog’
The Kind FrogTM is transforming biology classrooms with compassion and innovation. This anatomically accurate, dissectible silicone frog offers a hands-on learning experience that allows students to explore anatomy in a realistic and humane way. By replacing traditional dissection with this cruelty-free alternative, the Kind Frog is helping educators teach science with heart and precision.
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Meet the Winners of TeachKind’s 2023 Teacher of the Year Contest
Get ready to be inspired by TeachKind’s 2023 Teacher of the Year!
Meet TeachKind’s 2022 Teachers of the Year (Yes, There Are Two This Year!)
Get ready to be inspired by TeachKind’s 2022 Teachers of the Year!
How to Deal With Opposition to Humane Education in Your School
Not all teachers feel free to teach animal rights or change inhumane practices. These tips will help you find your voice in the face of adversity.