5 Humane Education Activities for Becoming Humane Beings

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 During the holidays, with thoughts of world peace and goodwill toward others is a great time to spark students' thinking about the world they live in, the choices they make, what a humane world looks like, and the power they have to help bring such a world to reality. Here are 5 of our free, downloadable activities to help you do that:

What Does a Humane World Look Like?

Have students create their vision of a humane world and compare it to the world we live in now. What are the differences, and how can we make the world “as it is” become the humane world envisioned?
Recommended for grades 2 through 6.
Time: 15-30 minutes

What Does It Take to Change the World?

Empower students by using stories and activities to show them that one person can make a positive difference.
Recommended for grades 5 through 12.
Time: 30-60 minutes

 

What is a Humane Life?

What’s a typical Saturday look like in the life of someone striving to live a more humane life? Participants follow a “humane presenter” or a “humane wannabe” through a reenactment of their day to learn about the whats and whys of making humane choices every day. Recommended for grades 5 and up.
Time: 90-120 minutes

What Makes a Humane Being?

What are the most desirable and undesirable qualities of humans? Use sample stories and pictures to help students identify our best (and worst) qualities and how we can encourage humane qualities in ourselves and others.Recommended for grades 3 through 6.
Time: 30-60 minutes

Why Are We Here?

What is our purpose here on Earth? What can we do about the problems of the world? The activity uses two short films and discussion to help students explore these important issues.
Recommended for grades 4 through 10.
Time: 15-30 minutes

~ Marsha

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