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Be a C.R.I.T.I.C.

Participants learn and use the C.R.I.T.I.C. technique to enable them to bring critical thinking skills to any information they receive, whether from industry, non-profits, government or media.

Recommended grades: Recommended for grades 6 and up.
Time: 30-45 minutes

Judge Not Lest Ye Be Judged

Help students explore and reflect upon their snap perceptions of others and show how stereotypes can limit receptivity.

Grades: 6 and up
Time: 20-30 minutes

Based on the Privilege Walk, this activity encourages students/participants to develop an awareness of the kinds of choices we make every day that impact other people, nonhuman animals, and the environment.

Recommended Grades: 9 and up
Time: A few class periods

Lesson Plans for Animal Protection, Environmental Protection, and Social Justice Issues

Find lesson plans and activities focused on issues related to animal protection, environmental protection, and social justice. Created by the Institute for Humane Education.

I Am a Humane Educator

Reading about the good works of others is inspiring. Use these sources for stories about humane educators who are working for a better world to inspire and empower yourself and others. Curated by the Institute for Humane Education.

Humane Education through Science

Find lesson plans and other resources to help you integrate humane education and science. Curated by the Institute for Humane Education.

Humane Education through Music

Examples of how music has been used to explore and comment on global ethical issues, as well as resources for integrating humane education into music. Curated by the Institute for Humane Education.

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Humane Education Through Math

Find lesson plans and other resources to help you integrate humane education and math. Curated by the Institute for Humane Education.

Humane Education Through Language Arts

Find resources (books, lesson plans, articles, videos, etc.) to help bring global ethical issues such as social justice, environmental protection, and animal protection, to your classroom. Curated by the Institute for Humane Education.

Humane Education through Art

Examples of how art has been used to explore and comment on global ethical issues, as well as resources for integrating humane education into art. Curated by the Institute for Humane Education.