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Through various resources and educational materials, AWI equips learners of all types to improve the lives of animals. Through education, we aim to foster an understanding of the positive impact that compassionate attitudes and behaviors can have on animals, the environment, and ourselves.
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AWI provides free, downloadable books, reports, lesson plans, and brochures on a variety of animal welfare issues. Many of our materials are also available printed and are provided free to those who can put them directly to use helping animals, and at cost for all others. Libraries, teachers, and research facilities may obtain one free copy of all publications. Place your order online through the order form or by calling us at (202) 337-2332.
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NAMS: Advancing Science and Reducing Animal Use in Laboratories
A brochure developed by AWI for high schoolers. Many scientists and animal advocacy groups have a shared goal of reducing or eliminating the use of animals in laboratories as nonanimal methods advance. Studies using these nonanimal methods—collectively called “new approach...
North Atlantic Right Whale Conservation and Vessel Strike Protections Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan/Activity Published 2025
Students will learn about North Atlantic right whale conservation efforts along the US East Coast, focusing on protections from vessel strikes, one of the leading threats to this species. For grades 10–12; integrates interactive exploration with critical thinking and creativity,...
Pig Anatomy Workbook
Lesson Plan/Activity Published 2024
Workbook developed by Elisabeth Ormandy, an educator specializing in non-animal teaching methods, that cover biology and anatomy concepts for students in grades K–12 using dissection alternatives.
Rat Anatomy Workbook
Lesson Plan/Activity Published 2024
Workbook developed by Elisabeth Ormandy, an educator specializing in non-animal teaching methods, that cover biology and anatomy concepts for students in grades K–12 using dissection alternatives.
Frog Anatomy Body Systems Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan/Activity Published 2024
Lesson plan developed by Elisabeth Ormandy, an educator specializing in non-animal teaching methods, that cover biology and anatomy concepts for students in grades K–12 using dissection alternatives.
Pig Anatomy Organ Systems Unit Plan
Lesson Plan/Activity Published 2024
Lesson plan developed by Elisabeth Ormandy, an educator specializing in non-animal teaching methods, that cover biology and anatomy concepts for students in grades K–12 using dissection alternatives.
Rat Anatomy Organ Systems Unit Plan
Lesson Plan/Activity Published 2024
Lesson plan developed by Elisabeth Ormandy, an educator specializing in non-animal teaching methods, that cover biology and anatomy concepts for students in grades K–12 using dissection alternatives.
Frog Anatomy Workbook
Lesson Plan/Activity Published 2024
Workbook developed by Elisabeth Ormandy, an educator specializing in non-animal teaching methods, that cover biology and anatomy concepts for students in grades K–12 using dissection alternatives.
Endangered Species Poster Handout
Lesson Plan/Activity Published 2023
This handout, designed to accompany the Endangered Species poster, discuss facts about endangered species and actions we can take to protect them. Recommended for middle school and above.
Endangered Species Poster
Poster Published 2023
Colorful poster for classrooms featuring 20 photos of species protected under the federal Endangered Species Act.
Ocean Noise Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan/Activity Published 2022
Lesson plan on the impact on marine life from anthropogenic ocean noise (sounds in the ocean that are the result of human activities from vessels, oil and gas exploration, etc.) and ways to mitigate its damaging effects. Middle school teachers...
El Cachorro Pablo en Busca de la Persona Perfecta Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan/Activity Published 2021
En colaboración con la maestra Nancy Kellum Brown, AWI ha producido planes de lecciones gratuitos para el libro Pablo Puppy que incluyen tarjetas de actividades y hojas de trabajo (para usar solas o junto con un cuaderno interactivo), así como...
Kamie Cat’s Terrible Night Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan/Activity Published 2021
In collaboration with teacher Nancy Kellum Brown, AWI has produced free lesson plans for the Kamie Cat book that include activity cards and worksheets—for use on their own or in conjunction with an interactive notebook—as well as additional activities that...
La Terrible Noche de la Gata Kamie Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan/Activity Published 2021
En colaboración con la maestra Nancy Kellum Brown, AWI ha producido planes de lecciones gratuitos para el libro Kamie Cat que incluyen tarjetas de actividades y hojas de trabajo (para usar solas o junto con un cuaderno interactivo), así como...
Pablo Puppy’s Search for the Perfect Person Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan/Activity Published 2021
In collaboration with teacher Nancy Kellum Brown, AWI has produced free lesson plans for the Pablo Puppy book that include activity cards and worksheets—for use on their own or in conjunction with an interactive notebook—as well as additional activities that...
The Magic of Touch Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan/Activity Published 2020
For educators teaching in high school and beyond, this lesson plan connected to the book by Annie and Viktor Reinhardt was created with teacher Nancy Kellum Brown appropriate for courses involving animal behavior, ethology, environmental studies, and philosophy.
A Dangerous Life Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan/Activity Published 2020
A free classroom lesson plan for the book, A Dangerous Life, that includes activity cards and worksheets for use on their own or in conjunction with an interactive notebook. The plan is applicable across a variety of subjects, including science,...
The Magic of Touch
Book Published 2017
Book reviewing the scientific and professional literature to present evidence on the calming, stress-buffering and life-enhancing effect of touch among animals, among humans, and between animals and humans, by Annie and Viktor Reinhardt.
A Dangerous Life
Book Published 2014
A graphic novel, aimed at middle school-aged readers, about an American teen’s trip to Africa and her discovery of the terrible price elephants pay because of the global ivory trade; written and illustrated by Sheila Hamanaka (published by AWI and...
危险的生活
Book Published 2014
这是一部面向中学生读者的图像小说，讲述了一位美国少女前往非洲旅行，并发现全球象牙贸易给大象带来的惨痛代价的故事；由希拉·哈马纳卡（Sheila Hamanaka）创作并绘制插图（由AWI和肯尼亚野生动物管理局于2014年出版），共56页。
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