Science
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.
Empathy-Building Literacy Centers: Betta Fish Belong in the Wild
Bettas are beautiful and unique fish with brightly colored bodies and long, flowing fins. Like all fish, they want to be free.
Why Fish Make Sad Classroom ‘Pets’
A tank can never rival a fish’s natural habitat—and they don’t belong in your classroom. Read how they are complex and sensitive individuals.
Rabbits, Rodents, and Other Small Mammals Don’t Want to Be Your Class ‘Pets’
Small mammals suffer in the classroom. Here’s why.
These Comments About Betta Fish in the Classroom Show Why They Should Never Be Used as Class ‘Pets’
Betta fish are sensitive, complex beings—not teaching tools or classroom props.
Why Every Teacher Should Be Anti-Vivisection—Starting With Dissection
Animal testing, including classroom dissection, is bad science. All educators should know why. Learn about humane and effective alternatives.
SeaWorld Kills: Imprisonment in Amusement Parks (Grades 6–12)
Captivity hurts orcas! Introduce students to the hidden lives of orcas used for entertainment.
Study Skeletons This Halloween With TeachKind’s Comparative 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.