Lesson Plans for Teacher

These prepared lessons address a variety of humane themes for elementary, middle school, and high school students.  Lessons are aligned to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and include an instructor’s introduction and resource guide.

Elementary School Lessons

• What An Animal Needs (Pet Care, Grades K-2)
  – Instructor Introduction
  – Lesson Plan
• The Perfect Home (Pet Care, Grades 3-5)
  – Instructor Introduction
  – Lesson Plan
• Staying Safe and Smart Around Dogs and Cats (Dog Bite Prevention, Grades K-5)
  – Instructor Introduction
  – Lesson Plan
• Learning About Wildlife (Living with Wildlife, Grades K-2)
  – Instructor Introduction
  – Lesson Plan
• Protecting Local Wildlife (Living with Wildlife, Grades 3-5)
  – Instructor Introduction
  – Lesson Plan

Middle & High School Lessons

These lessons are ideal as presentations & guided research projects for Middle School students, or as independent research projects for High School students.

The Story Behind Factory Farming (Grades 6-12)

Curriculum strands include US History, Biology/Ecology, and Comprehensive Health.

• Instructor Introduction
• Lesson Plan
• “Three Issues” Summary
• Resource List

The Humane Education department at the MSPCA at Nevins Farm is happy to work with educators to develop lessons tailored to a particular unit, from Pit Bull Myths to Animals in Entertainment.  For more information, please contact us at (978) 687-7453 x 6108.

Ethical Dilemma Stories

This collection includes seventeen stories that each introduce a different ethical dilemma and appropriate humane solutions.  Educators can teach these stories individually or together.  Ideal for students in grades 6 and up.

If you are interested in purchasing a professionally printed and bound book of these stories with original color drawings, please contact the Education Coordinator at the MSPCA at Nevins Farm at (978) 687-7453 x 6108.  Books are available for $10 each.