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.
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SeaWorld Kills: Imprisonment in Amusement Parks (Grades 6–12)
Captivity hurts orcas! Introduce students to the hidden lives of orcas used for entertainment.
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.
One Fish, Two Fish, Bottle Fish?!
Check out these animal-friendly ecosystem projects!
How to Teach About Butterflies—the Compassionate Way
Butterfly kits become popular when spring finally arrives and teachers are looking for a life-cycle activity to teach their students …
We Are All Animals: Comparative Anatomy With a Compassionate Twist
Use these activities and other resources to show students that humans and other animals are the same in all the ways that matter most!
Is This Chemical Hiding in Your Classroom?
Compassionate teachers know that animals used for classroom dissection were once sentient beings, many of whom were cruelly killed specifically …
Save Animals: FREE Non-Animal Science Models For Your School
Replace animal dissection with free, effective alternatives. Explore synthetic models, digital dissection software, and other animal-free tools for teaching life science.