Dogs, Cats, and Big Kids: Learning How to Be Safe with Pets. Produced by Donald Manelli and Associates, 2004. An important bite prevention film that should become a part of every school's safety education program. Interest level: Grades 4-8. Nonfiction video (20 minutes).

Dogs, Cats & Kids: Learning How to Behave with Pets & Strays. Produced by Donald Manelli and Associates, 1996, 2004. A highly acclaimed, engaging, informative film that may prevent serious injuries in children. The research-based BARK Dog Bite Prevention Program pairs the dvd with a comprehensive workbook and is recommended for elementary school instruction. Interest level: Grades 1-4. Nonfiction video (20 minutes).

Just Choices is a free video and teacher guide that was produced to assist teachers in encouraging secondary students to explore alternative ways of thinking as they develop a strong understanding of historical and contemporary social justice movements. Very well done and thought provoking. Interest level: Grades 6-12.

The Award-winning Meatrix trilogy videos are short animated exposés about factory farming. The films produced by Free Range Studios can be viewed online for free and are highly recommended. Interest level: Grade 6 and up.

My Friends at the Farm Produced by Farm Sanctuary. (DVD or VHS) Narrated by Casey Affleck, The video provides an introduction to factory farming for children. Interest level: Grades 3-6.

National Humane Education Society's Focus on Animals is a humane education library  program that provides nearly 100 quality films on loan - free of charge and covering a wide range of issues - to humane educators, teachers, shelter staff, professionals, students and many others working to encourage a more humane world.

Share the World is a free video and teacher guide that was produced to help elementary school students develop respect and compassion for all living beings. An engaging film that will encourage kids to apply the golden rule to animals. Interest level: Gr. 3-5.

The Story of Stuff with Annie Leonard is a 20-minute fact-filled exposé about consumerism which asks that we create a more sustainable and just world. Online video produced by Free Range Studios Interest level: Grade 6 and up.

Visit Humane Society Youth's Favorite Flicks page where you will find reviews of the best animal-themed children's movies. Plot summaries and suggested follow-up activities are included for each movie as are cautionary notes about scenes or topics that may be considered objectionable or inappropriate for viewing by young audiences.

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