The Institute for Humane Education offers a rich collection of free lesson plans and curricula designed to help educators teach topics at the intersection of human rights, animal protection, and environmental sustainability. These resources are built around the idea of developing “solutionaries,” learners who can think critically, ask meaningful questions, and work toward solutions that…
The Empathy in Action Online Course from Ezrah Community Training and Development is a flexible, self-paced training programme designed to help educators, caregivers, and organisations integrate empathy and humane values into their work with children and animals. The course explores key themes such as why empathy matters, the connection between animal welfare and human wellbeing,…
The African Snakebite Institute offers a wide range of free educational posters and a free app designed to improve awareness and understanding of snakes, scorpions, and spiders across Africa. Available as high-resolution downloads, these posters cover hundreds of species and are tailored to different regions, making them highly relevant for local learning. They are created…
The Climate Action Now programme from the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation is an engaging environmental education course designed to help students understand climate change through a strong ocean-focused lens. Aimed at high school learners, the programme explores key topics such as the science behind climate change, the role of oceans and greenhouse gases, and the…
The Eco-Schools lesson plans for teachers, available through Eco-Schools, are a collection of free, action-focused resources designed to help educators teach sustainability through real-world topics and hands-on learning. These lesson plans are developed around key environmental themes such as climate change, water conservation, waste management, and biodiversity, and are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals….
The Born Free Foundation offers a wide range of free teaching resources designed to help educators explore wildlife conservation, animal welfare, and environmental issues in engaging and meaningful ways. These resources include full lesson plans, activity packs, videos, and cross-curricular materials suitable for both primary and secondary learners. Topics range from ecosystems and animal adaptations…
The Celebrating Africa’s Giants programme, available through africasgiants.org, is a rich collection of environmental education resources designed to teach children about some of Africa’s most iconic species, including giraffes, elephants, rhinos, and wildebeest, while exploring broader ecological concepts. The platform offers storybooks, lesson plans, posters, activity guides, and magazines that combine science, art, and storytelling…
The Juma the Giraffe Parent & Teacher Resources are a collection of free, engaging educational materials designed to accompany the Juma the Giraffe story and help guide meaningful discussions with children. These resources include downloadable lesson plans, activity ideas, discussion prompts, and visual materials that introduce learners to giraffes while also exploring broader themes like…
The elephant conservation lesson plans from the Elephanatics Foundation are a collection of free, downloadable resources designed to help educators teach students about elephants, ecosystems, and global conservation challenges. These lesson plans and toolkits combine science, social studies, and environmental education, covering topics such as elephant biology, habitat loss, poaching, climate change, and human-wildlife conflict….
The Endangered Wildlife Trust offers a range of educational resources designed to support learning about biodiversity, conservation, and the protection of endangered species in Southern Africa. Through their online resource hub, educators and students can access practical guides, tools, and information suitable for everything from school projects to deeper environmental studies. These resources are grounded…
