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Our Humane Education program offers a comprehensive curriculum to educate youngsters and the community on the joys and responsibilities that come with pets. In addition to presentations and school visits by our humane educators, we offer age-specific, downloadable lesson plans so teachers can fully explore the material in a classroom setting. The goal is to stress compassion and kindness toward all living things with fun, activity oriented, hands-on programs. Our information is highly integratable into your current curriculum and fits well into character education programs.
School Tours
To enhance the classroom lessons, the Nebraska Humane Society offers classes participating in our Humane Education Program behind the scenes tours of the Lied Humane Center. From the kennels to the operating room get an up-close look at how the shelter operates and experience the compassion we offer all animals in our care!
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Downloadable Curriculum
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Kindergarten-3rd Grade
Adding up pet population
All animals are important
All the animals
Creating a caring class
Domestication throughout Civilization
I can make a difference
Kind kids
Pets are purr-fect friends
Proper treatment of cats
Rabbit lesson
Safety with animals
Stay safe by respecting animals
The difference between wild animals
We share the world
Why did my dog bite
Why do cats do that
Why do dogs do that
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4th-6th Grade
15 dogs, 45 cats and you
A world of differences - similarities
Alien in the ethical universe
All the animals
Artistic animals art science
Celebrating life together
Every number tells a story
Graphing statistics - opinions about pets
How to speak cat-dog
Keeping pets safe
The differences between wild animals
When dogs were wolves
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Middle School
How advertising portrays animals
Judge not less ye be judged
Life on earth - science
The value of animals
Understanding our community ties
What would you do if...
Whose land is it anyway
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High School
Broken bonds
Choosing to help others
Equal protection under the law
How humane are we
Telling humane tales
The power of empathy
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Outreach
Outreach for Elementary School:
Adoptions & Beyond:
Understand what the Nebraska Humane Society does and how we help the community through our amazing outreach programs.
Responsible Pet Care:
Have fun learning about the proper care that goes into having a pet. You may be surprised to find that pets have many of the same physical and emotional needs as people!
- Subject(s):
- Reading
- Writing
- Character Education
Why Did Fido Bite?
Is it always safe to pet a dog? This interactive course teaches students how to meet a dog by practicing some basic steps. Students will discover what an animal’s body posture means and how to respect an animal’s feelings to keep everyone safe.
- Subject(s):
- Critical Thinking
- Character Education
Cats, Cats, and More Cats!
Many of us learn about endangered animals, but what about overpopulation? This class challenges students to discuss pet overpopulation and why it is a problem for our society.
- Subject(s):
- Math
- Science
- Reading
- Writing
- Social Studies
- Critical Thinking
- Character Education
Can’t decide?
Feel free to choose more than one of our informative programs to help your students learn so much more about the animals in our lives.
All programs run approximately 30 minutes unless otherwise noted. To schedule a program, please call 444-7800 ext 214.
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Outreach for Middle School and High School:
Adoptions & Beyond: Understand what the Nebraska Humane Society does and how we help the community through our amazing outreach programs.
I saw that on TV:
Remember “101 Dalmatians?” Or how about “Beethoven?” Movies help us form opinions about animals! Students will look at how culture, family, past experiences and even the media influence our perception and treatment of animals. This program is a fun-filled hour spent exploring our opinions and perceptions of animals. Develops great critical-thinking skills!
- Subject(s):
- Geography
- Social Studies
- Critical Thinking
- Character Education
But...It’s Just An Animal!
Violence: what is it and how do we prevent it from happening in our schools and communities? Participants learn about the cycle of abuse, school shootings and the link between animal abuse and other violent crimes. Together the class explores Nebraska laws pertaining to animals and what animal cruelty investigators do to help protect animals.
- Subject(s):
- Social Studies
- Civics
- Critical Thinking
- Character Education
So You Want To Be A Vet?
Students will be provided with information on how to start a career working with animals. Students learn about the various jobs available at animal shelters and beyond. Excellent for career exploration!
Health Benefits of Animals:
Did you know having a pet can reduce stress? Lower blood pressure? Explore the wonderful health benefits of having a companion animal in your life.
Can’t decide?
Feel free to choose more than one of our informative programs to help your students learn so much more about the animals in our lives.
All programs run approximately 30 minutes unless otherwise noted. To schedule a program, please call 444-7800 ext 214.
Shelter Tours:
A unique, behind-the-scenes tour of our 65,000 square foot facility. See first-hand how the shelter operates by visiting our surgery center, touring the kennels, and learning how we compassionately care for hundreds of animals on a daily basis. Tours are offered Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday, noon-5. To schedule a tour, call 444-7800 ext 353.
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