Great news for animals and science education! The CLASS Act (Compassionate Learning Advancements for Science Students) has passed through the California Assembly Committee on Education! With a 8-0 vote in support, the bill has overcome the first hurdle. Assembly Member Ash Kalra (D–San Jose) introduced Assembly Bill 347, the CLASS Act, which is sponsored by … Read more »
Animal dissection has no place in the modern classroom. As educators around the world aim to be more trauma-informed, humane, and effective, they’re exploring new ways to teach anatomy and physiology—without harming animals. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite animal-free teaching tools for dissection. We’ve 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 aren’t 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 animals’ eyeballs and check out our recommended humane eyeball dissection options. They’ll 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!
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 animals—see if there’s one where you live!
In this nonfiction reading comprehension worksheet from TeachKind, students in grades 9–12 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. Here’s how!
TeachKind’s new natural resources lesson has a compassionate, animal-friendly twist and teaches students that sentient beings aren’t natural resources.
We know teachers and homeschooling parents are busy. Sometimes you just don’t have time to sit and read about the latest and greatest topics in education. That’s 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 »
PETA’s docuseries “The Failed Experiment” will capture students’ attention and prove to be a valuable teacher resource for exploring the topic of animal testing.
Dissecting animals’ 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 that’s preventing animals from being killed and cut apart? Find out by watching this video.
Get a glimpse into more compassion for frogs as TeachKind Science reflects on its 2023 dissection pilot. Then get your school to hop to it and sign up!
