Humane Education Resources
Find free lesson plans, classroom activities, videos, reading recommendations, and humane education programs for students from early childhood through high school.
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Georgia Center for Humane Education connects educators, families, and animal welfare professionals with resources that encourage compassion, responsible care, critical thinking, and respect for people, animals, and the environment.
Helping Georgia Teach Compassion
Georgia Center for Humane Education (GCHE) helps educators and communities bring humane education into classrooms and youth programs. We share practical resources, support animal welfare professionals, and promote the benefits of the human-animal bond.
We facilitate the education of compassionate citizens on the benefits of the human-animal bond to inspire future generations.
Resources and Opportunities
Animal Careers for Students
Introduce students to the many careers that help animals. GCHE offers an adaptable Career Day outline and curated resources covering animal welfare, veterinary medicine, science, conservation, law, education, and more.
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Find Georgia animal welfare organizations, companion-animal resources, funding information, and other practical resources for people working to help animals and their communities.
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Why Humane Education Matters
Humane education helps young people consider how their choices affect other people, animals, and the natural world. Through age-appropriate lessons and discussion, students practice empathy, responsibility, critical thinking, and problem-solving.