Social Studies

Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 - October 15
Social Studies

Spotlight on Hispanic Heritage: Meet the Changemakers Shaping a Vegan Future

National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) celebrates the rich histories, vibrant cultures, and significant contributions of Hispanic …

Hey, Little Ant book cover
Social-emotional learningGrades PreK-2

‘Hey, Little Ant’: Little Guy Makes a Big Case (Grades K–5)

All animals deserve respect. Use this book to teach your students compassion and perspective-taking from an ant’s point-of-view!

Gril in Pink Crew Neck T-shirt Holding Notepad in front of a chalkboard
English Language Arts

Compassionate Classroom Routines

Daily Kindness Activities That Inspire Empathy Imagine a classroom in which students not only excel academically but also demonstrate genuine …

seals resting together, looking warily at the camera
English Language ArtsGrades 9-12

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 …

'Breaking the Chain' movie poster
English Language ArtsGrades 9-12

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.

Selfie taken by the black macaque named Naruto
Photo taken by Naruto
English Language ArtsGrades 9-12

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.

Lion Bites Visitor at ‘Tiger King’–Featured Tourist Trap
Science

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.

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Jo-Anne McArthur / We Animals
English Language ArtsGrades 9-12

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 …