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Elephants in the Wild and in Captivity
This unit will provide information about the physical, behavioral and social needs of elephants. Students will explore the behaviors of elephants in the wild including family structure and relationships, home ranges, and diminishing habitat. Students...
Alternatives to Dissection in Biology Education
The activities in this unit will provide students with a basic understanding of the alternatives to the use of animals for dissection in biology and other science classes, the arguments for and against dissection and the environmental and social...
Great Outings for Parents and Children
There’s nothing like the ring of that last school bell. Here are some fun after-school and weekend activities for children of all ages and their parents.
Humane Education Resource Guide
A guide for elementary school teachers in New York State.
Monkeys and Apes
This unit will enable students to identify monkeys and apes and the similarities they share with humans. Their differences will be explored as well. Students will learn about the family and social structures, behavioral characteristics and physical...
Toxic Substances and Trash in Our Environment
This unit will provide information concerning toxic substances and trash in our environment. Students will learn about the effects of pesticides, acid rain, PCBs and trash on wildlife and people.