"Our task must be to free ourselves by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty." Albert Einstein
Humane Education Teaching Resources: |
The following are free downloadable resources: Best Friends Animal Society lesson plans Cultivating Compassion: Teachers' Guide and Student Activities is a free downloadable publication produced by Farm Sanctuary offers lesson plans (grades 3-12), hand-outs, and activities for teaching that farmed animals have feelings, too. Dumb Friends League Lesson Plans Humane And Responsible Teachers: Humane Education Activities Humane Education Activities from the Institute for Humane Education. A variety of Humane Education activities that explore and connect issues of compassion, justice and sustainability for a variety of ages. Humane Education Resource Guide. Developed by the United Federation of Teachers Humane Society Youth Kind News Responsible Pet Care Lesson Plans for grades Pre S - 6 In Defense of Animal's Guardian Campaign provides lessons for grades two and three. The twelve page "Respecting Our Animal Friends" activities packet includes a letter to parents. Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals/American Humane Education Society New York State Humane Education Resource Guide for elementary school teachers was developed by the United Federation of Teachers Humane Education Committee in conjunction with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and Humane Education Advocates Reaching Teachers (HEART). Published in 2006. Pets For Life: A Look at the Relationship Between People and Their Companion Animals A study and activity guide for High School students and their teachers is a free downloadable publication of Humane Society Youth that provides a wealth of background information for companion animal units. Sowing Seeds Workbook: A Humane Education Primer. By Zoe Weil, Rae Sikora, and The International Institution for Humane Education is a free downloadable publication of TeachKind. Check out their online lesson directory and free teaching materials. United Federation of Teachers Elementary School Humane Education Units United Federation of Teachers Secondary School Humane Education Units The following resources may be purchased by clicking on the links provided: Anicare Child. Created by Society and Animals forum is an assessment and treatment approach manual for childhood animal abuse for mental health professionals and others who work with children. Training and certification is available through the organization too. The Benefactory - true animal picture story books, audio books and plush toys that teach humane treatment of domestic and wild animals for 6-10 year old children. Canines in the Classroom: Raising Humane Children through Interactions with Animals. By Michelle A. Rivera. Lantern Books, 2004. Although written to prepare humane educators to coteach with animals, this well-researched book provides a great deal of information for educators who chose not to work with animals in the classroom. Critters with Character Lesson Plans™ Created by Humane Society Youth. Each book (Grades K-2 edition; grades 3 & 4 edition; grades 5 & 6 edition) has 30 teacher-reviewed, ready-to-use lesson plans.The K-2 edition was chosen as one of the top educational resources of 2004 by Instructor magazine. The Complete Guide to Service Learning: Proven Practical Ways to Engage Students in Civic Responsibility, Academic Curriculum, & Social Action. By Cathryn Berger Kaye. Earth Child 2000. By Kathryn Sheehan and Mary Waldner. A classic treasury of resources for teaching children about the environment. Includes a list of Internet web sites about the environment and a 116-page illustrated teacher's guide. EarthKind. By David Selby. A comprehensive handbook for teachers commissioned by the charity earthkind. It explores and develops the theory and practice of humane education and offers an extensive range of activities for the elementary and secondary classroom. Federated Humane Societies of Pennsylvania Education Committee's Humane Education Guidebook. Provides information about the history of the humane movement, cognitive development in children, accommodating participants with special needs and the effectiveness of using animals in the classroom, as well as strategies for handling controversial issues and delivering winning presentations, and most important, the secrets to merging humane education into the school curriculum. Green Teacher Magazine Greening School Grounds: Creating Habitats for Learning edited by Tim Grant and Gail Littlejohn. Green Teacher, ©2001. Teachers (grades K-12) will find step-by-step instructions for numerous hands-on schoolyard projects that will benefit schools and increase green space and biodiversity in communities. Gryphon Press is dedicated to publishing picture books for children that explore the human-animal bond. The books will feature themes of animal advocacy and animal well-being. Guide to Humane Living & Learning Presented by the National Humane Education Society and written by Cheryl Spencer Scher Information and lesson plans will help local humane societies, teachers and individuals teach kindness to animals. Humane Society Youth elementary level teaching materials Humane Society Youth preschool level teaching materials Humane Society Youth secondary level teaching materials The Humane Treatment of Animals: A Guide for Elementary Teachers. New York State Education Department. 1976. The original curriculum with updated information, links and lessons. Institute for Humane Education Resources for Humane Educators The Kid's Guide to Service Projects by Barbara A. Lewis The Kid's Guide to Social Action by Barbara A. Lewis The Lessons for Hope Teachers Guide Jane Goodall Institute's Roots and Shoots New England Anti Vivisection Society and Friends of Washoe have produced “Next of Kin, A Compassionate, Interdisciplinary Science Curriculum” (NOK) for grades 2-5 and grades 6-9 Grades 10-12 is coming soon. The Power and Promise of Humane Education. By Zoe Weil. Provides the principles and practices of Humane Education as well as classroom activities. Teaching About Climate Change: Cool Schools Tackle Global Warming Teaching Compassion: A Guide for Humane Educators, Teachers, and Parents. Written by Pamela Raphael, Libby Coleman and Lynn Loar. Latham Foundation for the Promotion of Humane Education, 1999. 130 pages. In addition to providing lesson plans, there is a section devoted to handling disclosures of child and animal abuse. Teaching Empathy: Animal-Assisted Therapy Programs for Children and Families Exposed to Violence. Provides ideas, assessment tools, worksheets and resources to design humane education and animal-assisted therapy programs. Teaching Green - The Elementary Years: Hands-on Learning in Grades K-5. Edited by Tim Grant and Gail Littlejohn. Green Teacher, 2005. An anthology containing over 50 of the best teaching strategies and activities contributed to Green Teacher, the non-profit magazine during the past decade. Most of the lessons were updated and revised for the anthology. Teaching Green – The High School Years: Hands-on Learning in Grades 9-12. Edited by Tim Grant and Gail Littlejohn. Green Teacher, 2007. Forthcoming anthology of articles and activities. Teaching Green – The Middle Years: Hands-on Learning in Grades 6-8. Edited by Tim Grant and Gail Littlejohn. Green Teacher, 2004. A complete “green” teaching resource for educators seeking innovative ideas for incorporating green themes into their programs. The guide provides practical projects and new learning strategies covering a wide spectrum of environmental topics, from biodiversity to resource consumption to green technology. Tribe of Heart has produced two award winning films:The Witness and Peaceable Kingdom. Be sure to read the teaching guide for Peaceable Kingdom. Creating Youth Advocacy Groups: Humane Society Youth Mission Humane and Jane Goodall Institute's Roots and Shoots programs provide the support necessary to help youth take action and make a difference. Professional Development:Institute for Humane Education United Federation of Teachers Humane Education Committee Youth Pages: HEART has compiled links for kids and teens for animal, human and environmental issues. Next Topic: Puppy Mills> Much more to come........................................ Boycott Amazon.com: The Humane Society of the United States has sued Amazon because they have refused to stop selling animal fighting magazines. Click to learn more. |
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