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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 Quarterly

The magazine of the Animal Welfare Institute. This full-color periodical examines issues regarding animals everywhere and has a circulation over 62,000.
Humane Education

Learn more about the teaching of compassion and empathy for all living beings and respect for their habitats.
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Learn more about our lesson plans and additional teaching resources.

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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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Cover of Frog Anatomy Body Systems Lesson Plan

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.
Cover of Pig Anatomy Organ Systems Unit Plan

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.
Cover ofRat Anatomy Organ Systems Unit Plan

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.
Cover of Frog Anatomy Workbook

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.
Cover of Pig Anatomy Workbook

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.
Cover of Rat Anatomy Workbook

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.
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