Social Studies
Compassionate Classroom Routines
Daily Kindness Activities That Inspire Empathy Imagine a classroom in which students not only excel academically but also demonstrate genuine …
Debate Kit: Should the Commercial Seal Slaughter Be Stopped?
Free Debate Kit: Exploring the Ethics of Canada’s Commercial Seal Slaughter A hot topic in classrooms and on the minds …
Teaching With Film: ‘Breaking the Chain’ Discussion Questions
Executive producer Anjelica Huston presents “Breaking the Chain,” a documentary following PETA’s dedicated fieldworkers as they help neglected animals.
The “Monkey Selfie” Case: The Legal Battle Over Photo Copyright
Dive into the fascinating story of Naruto, the monkey who took selfies, and the ensuing legal battle over photo copyright that challenged the boundaries of animal rights with this nonfiction reading worksheet.
Bitten, Mauled, and Clawed: Why Roadside Zoo Field Trips Are Dangerous For Your Students
Teachers: Field trips to roadside zoos can be deadly for your students.
Debate Kit: Is It Ethical to Eat Animals?
Free Debate Kit: Exploring the Ethics of Using Animals for Food A hot topic in classrooms and on the minds …
Host a Student-Led Book Club Based on PETA President’s Bestseller ‘Animalkind’
“Animalkind” is a fascinating study of reasons why our fellow sentient beings deserve our respect—and it also suggests steps that every reader can take to put this new understanding into action.
What Life Is Like When You’re a Chained Dog
Free Resources to Teach Empathy and Inspire Action for Chained, Backyard Dogs Right this second, countless dogs are chained outdoors …