Zoe Weil—author, educator, and president of the Institute for Humane Education—describes how we can (and must) transform education and teaching; create such a generation; and build such a future.
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why human rights are important
Who Made My Clothes?
Students will investigate the “birth place” of their clothes, learn about how those clothes are connected to the oppression and exploitation of children and women, and consider positive solutions. Recommended for grades 6-12. Time: 2-3 60 minute classes, and longer for solutions projects
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Poaching Wildlife Global Issues Guide
Find books, articles, videos, lesson plans and more related to issues of poaching wildlife to help you teach and/or learn more about this global ethical issue.
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Race, Racism, Discrimination and Prejudice Global Issues Guide
Find suggested books, articles, videos, lesson plans and more related to issues of race, racism, discrimination, and prejudice to help you teach and/or learn more about these global ethical issues.
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Sexism and Gender Global Issues Guide
Find suggested books, websites, articles, videos, lesson plans, activities and other resources on sexism and gender issues to help you learn and/or teach about this topic.
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Plastics, Plastic Waste and Plastic Pollution Global Issues Guide
Find books, articles, websites, films, lesson plans and other resources about issues related to plastic, plastic waste and plastic pollution to help you teach and/or learn more about this topic.
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Poverty and Wealth Inequality Global Issues Guide
Find suggested books, websites, articles, videos, lesson plans, activities and other resources on poverty & wealth inequality issues to help you learn and/or teach about this topic.
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Population and Overpopulation Global Issues Guide
Find suggested books, websites, articles, videos, lesson plans, activities and other resources on population and overpopulation issues to help you learn and/or teach about this topic.
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Slavery, Forced Labor and Human Trafficking Global Issues Guide
Find suggested books, websites, articles, videos, lesson plans, activities and other resources on slavery, forced labor and human trafficking issues to help you learn and/or teach about this topic.
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Pillars of Humane Education
This brief activity is a great icebreaker for groups of humane educators or student (or adult) solutionaries to help them define their visions. Recommended for grades 8 and up. Time: 30-45 minutes
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