Animal dissection has no place in the modern classroom. As educators around the world aim to be more trauma-informed, humane, and effective, theyâre exploring new ways to teach anatomy and physiologyâwithout harming animals. Weâve compiled a list of our favorite animal-free teaching tools for dissection. Weâve got humane options to replace a variety of animals, … Read more »
Starfish SOS: A Dreadful Scene Underwater Starfish, with their mesmerizing colors and graceful movements, have long captivated the imagination. Did you know that they can regenerate lost limbs and even grow an entirely new starfish from a single arm? Despite their name, these fascinating individuals arenât actually fish but belong to a group of marine … Read more »
Looking for a lesson on eye anatomy? TeachKind Science has you covered! Say goodbye to cutting up dead animalsâ eyeballs and check out our recommended humane eyeball dissection options. Theyâll engage and educate your students without harming animals or the environment. These activities support Next Generation Science Standards for middle school and high school life … Read more »
Get a glimpse into more compassion for frogs as TeachKind Science reflects on its 2024 dissection pilot. Then get your school to hop to it and sign up!
Dissecting animals has no place in a modern classroom, and has shown to deter students from going into the sciencesâand they deserve better.
Here at TeachKind Science, we love science! As animal advocates and educators, we must all be on the lookout for cruelty and speak up when we see it, and experiments involving animals raise ethical concerns due to their cruelty and speciesism. The good news is that there are superior humane replacements for every animal-based experiment. … Read more »
Have you ever heard of dissection-choice policies? They help compassionate students opt out of dissecting animalsâsee if thereâs one where you live!
In this nonfiction reading comprehension worksheet from TeachKind, students in grades 9â12 learn about the groundbreaking Silver Spring monkeys case, including key vocabulary, and answer substantive questions.
Give your students the best experience for learning heart anatomy without using animal heart dissections. Hereâs how!
We know teachers and homeschooling parents are busy. Sometimes you just donât have time to sit and read about the latest and greatest topics in education. Thatâs why TeachKind and TeachKind Science joined the PETA Podcast to provide fun and exciting episodes that bring important education topics to you for your multitasking listening pleasure! In … Read more »
PETAâs docuseries âThe Failed Experimentâ will capture studentsâ attention and prove to be a valuable teacher resource for exploring the topic of animal testing.
Dissecting animalsâ eyeballs in the classroom is gross, unethical, and easily replaced with this fun, humane, and edible eyeball dissection option!
How can your classroom get a cutting-edge invention thatâs preventing animals from being killed and cut apart? Find out by watching this video.
Calling all school districts, parents, and studentsâthis October, letâs take a scalpel to cruel teaching methods and help end classroom dissection.
Get this FREE poster and say it loud and proud: We donât dissect animals in this classroom!
