Debate Kit: Are ‘No-Kill’ Policies Killing Animals?

Students can use this kit to prepare an argument stating that “no-kill” policies at animal shelters have unintended consequences and increase animal suffering.

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Debate Kit: Is Speciesism Unethical?

All animals deserve rights and equal consideration, and speciesism is an unjustifiable bias. Have students use this kit to explore the reasons why.

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Debate Kit: Should the Commercial Seal Slaughter Be Stopped?

The Canadian government should end its funding of the commercial seal slaughter immediately. Have students use this kit to explore the reasons why.

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Debate Kit: Is It Ethical to Eat Animals?

Eating animals is cruel, unsustainable, and unethical. Have students use this kit to prepare an argument stating how we can help animals by making the switch to vegan eating.

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Debate Kit: Should All Companion Animals Be Spayed and Neutered?

Spaying and neutering companion animals is vital to ending the animal-overpopulation crisis. Students can use this kit to prepare an argument stating that sterilizing companion animals should be mandatory.

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Debate Kit: Is Animal Agriculture Harmful to the Environment?

Animal agriculture is cruel, unsustainable, and bad for the environment. Have students use this kit to prepare an argument stating how we can help heal our planet by choosing vegan foods.

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Debate Kit: Should Animals Be Used in Experiments?

Animal testing is ineffective, unethical, and wasteful. Have students use this kit to prepare an argument stating why animals shouldn’t be used for experimentation.

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Debate Kit: Should Marine Mammals Be Held in Captivity?

This kit is an essential tool for helping your students speak up for animal rights, counter opposing viewpoints, and excel in a debate.

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Our Favorite TeachKind Lessons for Summer School!

TeachKind invites summer school educators to supplement their curriculum with our humane education activities and lessons.

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Unlearning Speciesism: A Lesson in Media Literacy

Speciesism, the misguided belief that one species is more important than another, is deeply engrained in our society, but it can—and should—be unlearned.

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Teaching With Film: ‘The Game Changers’ Discussion Questions

A former UFC fighter discovers an elite group of athletes proving that everything he’d been taught about protein was a lie.

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Let TeachKind Help You—With Our Virtual Lessons and Activities

While you’re teaching virtually, make use of our array of interactive digital resources.

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Real-World STEM Lessons: Fighting COVID-19 Without Hurting Animals

Archaic, cruel animal tests won’t help us quickly find a cure for COVID-19. Innovative scientists are doing things differently—and will inspire your students.

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Teaching With Film: Meet Scientists Who Choose Not to Experiment on Animals

“Test Subjects” exposes the pressure on young scientists to hurt animals—even when doing so is contrary to good science.

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6 Empathy-Building Ways to Celebrate the ‘Year of the Rat’ in Your Classroom

The Chinese Lunar New Year brought us the Year of the Rat, so let’s learn more about these smart and sensitive animals.

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