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.
Welcome Caring and Compassionate Young People! (an introduction)
Teacher’s Pet: Having Animals in the Classroom
Get Your Paws off of My Claws: Humane Alternatives to Declawing Cats
Run for Your Life! : The Brutality of Dog Racetracks
Flying Free: Thinking about Our Winged Friends
Crowded Crustaceans: Respecting Animals Used for Food
Safe & Sound: Keeping Cats Happy & Content Indoors
Floppy Ears & Wagging Tails: Questioning Unnatural Breed Standards
Learning Another Way: Thinking about Dissection
A Commitment to Care: Thinking Through the Decision to Adopt a Horse
Happy Hatchlings: Using Living Creatures as Specimens
Opt to Adopt: Considering Your Local Pet Adoption Center
Judging Each Dog Fairly: Exploring Breed-Specific Laws
Not Your Average Pets: The Special Care of Exotic Animals
Hungry & Homeless: Feral Cats Living on Their Own in the Wild
Abusing Animals is Not a Sport: The Cruelty of Animal Fighting
Paying the Ultimate Price: The Inhumanity of Using Animals for Furs
Lunch Time! : Being Mindful of the Origins of Our Food
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.
