The Humane Education Trust, better known simply as Humane Education, is committed to promoting values in education through literacy and Life Skills / Life Orientation. By rekindling the spirit of care and respect for life, learners find a new sense of selfesteem and confidence. They begin to understand that only through their own individual actions can they begin to lay claim to their constitutional right to human dignity.
We publish and produce a range of books, DVDs, posters and other classroom resources that promote positive relationships with all the inhabitants of our planet. Three of our titles have been chosen for the Western Cape Education Department’s 100 Books in Every Grade Project and our resources are used in schools throughout South Africa. We assist Life Skills/Life Orientation educators in teaching Humane Education through our workshops.
The Humane Education Trust’s workshops for teachers has SETA accreditation Our accreditation number is: ETDP10824
For enquiries about the next workshop, please contact Louise van der Merwe – email: avoice@yebo.co.za http://www.humane-education.org.za
Catalogue of resources
PRICES All BOOK prices are indicated at the bottom of each book page. All workbooks: R85.00 Teacher’s Answers: R75.00 All DVD’s R185.00 All wall charts are laminated: R89.90 . Felt cut-outs: R125.00 (excluding felt board); R350 including felt board. Board Game (like snakes and ladders) (laminated): R89.90 All prices include VAT and a 30% booksellers discount. Postage not included
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The first ever, curriculum compliant Teacher’s Guide to Humane Education – is OUT! This 180 page guide is curriculum compliant and includes activities and lesson plans that can be used by Life Skills and Life Orientation teachers in Grades R - 7 to fulfil specific topics as set out in the curriculum. Although additional resources can always be ordered from Humane Education, the Teacher’s Guide is sufficiently comprehensive to stand on its own.
The Teacher’s Guide is also available in Afrikaans. ISBN: 9780986972164 ISBN: 9780994461063
Humane Education Teacher’s Guide for Grades R – 7: R250 Menslikheidsonderwys: Onderwysersgids vir Grade R - 7: R250
Price: R250.00 including VAT and postage. To order your copy, please find our banking details below: Account: The Humane Education Trust Account Number: 9094070046 ABSA Bank, Somerset West Branch No.: 632005 Type of Account: Savings Reference: Teacher's Guide/Your name Once payment has been made, please send proof of payment and your postal address to
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Title: The Great Cage Escape Author: Louise van der Merwe Learning Area: Literacy, Languages, Life Orientation Grades: 4 - 7 Language: English Type of Resource: Fiction Description: Short novel. Colour illustrations. The birds in a pet shop think they are happy until a brown box punched full of air holes is left overnight on their front door step. The creature inside looks very weird at first. But as his feathers begin to grow, his true identity becomes apparent, and the stories he tells inspire the pet shop birds to pull off a Great Cage Escape. This is a story that encourages respect for all forms of life and helps learners realise that heaven can be right here on earth if we choose to make it so.
“Mr O slipped his hand into the mitt, reached inside the box and pulled out a creature like nothing we had seen before. He placed it quickly into a big bird cage and shut the door. “What is it?” asked Becca. “Well, it’s got a big beak and two big bird-like feet,” observed Mr O. “But no feathers,” mused the girl. “Just a wrinkly crinkly pink skin with little spikes sticking out, like a hedgehog or a porcupine.”
ISBN: 9780986972157 - The Great Cage Escape: R89.95
A workbook by Vista Publications is available to accompany this reader.
Goosie’s Story is also available in Afrikaans: Appelliefie se Storie
Title: Goosie’s Story Author: Louise van der Merwe Learning Area: Literacy, Languages, Life Orientation Grades: 4 - 7 Language: English Type of Resource: Fiction Description: Short novel. Colour illustrations. A battery hen is rescued, and finds care, respect and the ability to be what she is – a chicken. Creates awareness of the sentience of animals. Empowers learners to make a difference as consumers.
“I looked again at the soil. Nearby it looked softer. More powdery. I was fascinated. I longed to go and wallow in it. But how was I to get there? Clambering, I knew. Pushing and shoving and pecking, I knew. But walking forwards is something I hadn’t tried in all my time in the battery. First I lifted one leg, and put it down. Then I lifted the other. But both legs just came down in the same spot as before.”
ISBN: 9780620379090 ISBN: 9780620379106
- Goosie’s Story: R89.95 - Appelliefie se Storie
A workbook by Vista Publications is available to accompany this reader.
Magnificent Boy is also available in Afrikaans: Mannetjieshond en die Gees van die Vaalhaas
Title: Magnificent Boy and the Spirit of the Grey Hare Author: Louise van der Merwe Learning Area: Languages, Natural Sciences, Economic and Management Sciences, Life Skills Grades: 6 - 7 Language: English Type of Resource: Fiction Description: Short novel. Colour illustrations. This novel traces the amazing adventures shared between two disadvantaged beings – a boy and a dog - on the farmlands of the Cape winelands. Delightful illustrations. Evaluation by Northern Cape Education Department as follows: A very moving story about Boy, the dog, and Boetie who lived with his grandfather on a farm. Boetie befriends Boy who is taken to the SPCA shelter after a storm. He is reunited with Boetie after his grandfather dies. Assessment: Teachers can develop own assessment activities. Layout and Design: Good style and easy language suitable for learners from different backgrounds. Appropriate values and principles are addressed. Results: Approved.
“Boy ran round the shack door, ears cocked, waiting. Then joyfully he bounded to greet Boetie, whining in pleasure, giving small sneezes of delight, prancing in a delirium of excitement.”
ISBN: 9780620386852 - Magnificent Boy and the Spirit of the Grey Hare: R89.95 ISBN: 9780981407258 - Mannetjieshond en die Gees van die Vaalhaas
English and Afrikaans workbooks are available to accompany this reader.
Heroes and Lionhearts is also available in Afrikaans: Helde en Leeuemoed
Title: Heroes and Lionhearts Author: Louise van der Merwe Learning Area: Natural Sciences, Economic and Management Sciences, Life Skills Grades: 6 - 7 Language: English Type of Resource: Non Fiction Description: 12 true and inspiring stories based on the NSPCA’s Awards for Bravery. Stories about humans who have saved animals and animals who have saved humans. This book has won international and national literary awards. Evaluation by Northern Cape Education Department as follows: Interesting stories about humans and animals who have won medals for bravery. Characters are clearly drawn - they are lifelike and believable. Learners will come to the understanding that animals are our friends. Language proficiency and vocabulary will be greatly enhanced. Assessment: Teachers can develop own assessment activities. Layout and Design: Clearly marked pages and chapters with the correct font and typeface. Results: Approved
“He was weak wobbly and miserable, covered with mud. When he saw my big brown dusty jeep he must have thought ‘that’s mom’ because he headed straight for me.” ISBN: 9780981407203 - Heroes and Lionhearts: R89.95 ISBN: 9780981407210 - Helde en Leeuemoed
English and Afrikaans workbooks are available to accompany this reader.
Caring Kids is also available in Afrikaans: Kinders wat Omgee isiXhosa: Abantwana Abanenkathalo Also in Sesotho, SeTswana, isiZulu
Title: Caring Kids Author: Pandora Alberts and Peta Jones Learning Area: Literacy, Languages, Life Skills Grades: 2 - 6 Language: English Type of Resource: Fiction Description: Compilation of short stories. Messages empower learners to care and understand the needs of companion animals. Delightful illustrations. The stories relate to our interaction with dogs, cats, goats, pigs and donkeys.
“Tebogo's mother bought some flea power at the shop. 'Put some of this on her and wash her bedding,' said the man behind the counter. Tebogo and his mother did as the man said, but Lana went on scratching. Worse still, people began to look at Lana and laugh. 'Look at Tebogo's dog!' they shouted. 'Tebogo, your dog is naked!'"
ISBN: 9780981407227 ISBN: 9780981407234 ISBN: 9780986972102 ISBN: 9780986972133 ISBN: 9780986972119 ISBN: 9780986972126
- Caring Kids: R79.95 - Kinders Wat Omgee - Abantwana Abanenkathalo (Caring Kids in isiXhosa) - Bana ba ba Kgathalang (Caring Kids in Setswana) - Bana ba nang le Kutlwelobohloko (Caring Kids in Sesotho) - Abantwana Abanakekelayo (Caring Kids in Zulu)
English and Afrikaans workbooks are available to accompany this reader.
The World Health Organisation has purchased the rights to one of Humane Education’s resources to assist in its global outreach against rabies.
The resource is in comic format – for easy reading especially among rural people. It is currently available in English and Zulu but other languages will follow. Should anyone in a rabies-affected area wish to have access to this educational comic – consisting of three separate stories, they should get in touch with: Daniel Stewart Daniel4stewart@gmail.com
Animals and the Seasons is also available in Afrikaans: Diere en die Seisoene Title: Animals and the Seasons Grade R -Term 1 Topic: Summer • How animals are affected Grade R - Term 3 Topic: Winter • How animals are affected Grade R - Term 3 Topic: Wool Farming • Where wool comes from • Uses of wool Grade R – Term 4 Topic: Spring • How animals are affected Grade R – Term 4 Topic: Birds Grade 1 – Term 3 Topic: Pets Grade 2 – Term 2 Topic: Seasons: How seasons affect animals. Full colour pictures throughout
ISBN: 9780986972188 - Animals and the Seasons: R145.00 ISBN: 9780986972164 - Diere en die Seisoene
Become your dog’s best friend is also available in Afrikaans: Word jou hond se beste vriend
Title: Become your dog’s best friend Grade R - Term 2 Topic: My family • Who belongs to my family? Grade R - Term 1 Topic: Shapes and colours around us • Look and name the different shapes • Look and name the different colours • Shades of colours – e.g. light, dark Grade R - Term 3 Topic: Healthy environment • The importance of a clean environment
I am my dog’s best friend is also available in isiXhosa: Ndingumhlobo osenyongweni wenja yam
Title: I am my dog’s best friend Grade R - Term 1 Topic: Healthy living • How to care for myself and my pet
ISBN: 9780994461100 - I am my dog’s best friend: R75.00 ISBN: 9780994461155 - Ndingumhlobo osenyongweni wenja yam ISBN: 9780994461056 - Word jou hond se beste vriend
Five freedoms for Animals is also available in Afrikaans: Vyf Vryhede vir Diere and isiXhosa: Abahlobo abasenyongweni
Title: Five Freedoms for Animals Grade R – Term 2 Topic: My family • Who belongs to my family? • Activities my family do together
ISBN: 9780994461094 - Five Freedoms for Animals – R75.00 ISBN: 9780994461148 - Abahlobo Abasenyongweni ISBN: 9780994461049 - Vyf Vryhede vir Diere
Title: The Little Donkey Grade R – Term 3 Topic: Transport • Getting to school • Different kinds of transport • Transport long ago
ISBN: 9780994461070 - The Little Donkey:
R75.00
I’m a very special modern-day dinosaur! is also available in Afrikaans: Ek is ‘n baie spesiale hedendaagse dinosourus!
Title: I’m a very special modern-day dinosaur! Grade R - Term 4 Topic: Birds and Dinosaurs • Different types of birds • Birds that cannot fly • Different dinosaurs
ISBN: 9780994461087 - I’m a very special modern-day dinosaur! R145.00 ISBN: 9780994461001 - Ek is ‘n baie spesiale hedendaagse dinosourus!
Kittens, kittens, kittens is also available in Afrikaans: Katjies, katjies, katjies
Title: Kittens, kittens, kittens Grade R - Term 2 Topic: My family • Who belongs to my family? Grade R - Term 3 Topic: Healthy Environment • Importance of a healthy environment
ISBN: 9780994461117 - Kittens, kittens, kittens: ISBN: 9780994461018 - Katjies, katjies, katjies
My dog Lana is also available in Afrikaans: My hondjie Lana
Title: My dog Lana Grade R – Term 1 Topic: Summer • How animals are affected Grade R - Term 2 Topic: My family • Who belongs to my family? Grade R - Term 3 Topic: Healthy Environment • Importance of a healthy environment
ISBN: 9780994461124 – My dog Lana: R75.00 ISBN: 9780994461025 – My hondjie Lana
R75.00
All DVD’s R185.00
This DVD is also available in Afrikaans: Word jou hond se beste vriend isiXhosa: Ukuba ngumhlobo wenene wenja yakho
Title: Becoming Your Dog's Best Friend Authors: The Humane Education Trust Learning Area: Life Skills Grades: R - 3 Language: English Type of Resource: Multimedia DVD Description: DVD/Video - 7 minutes – What is it like to be born with four legs, a wet nose and lots of bounce and energy? Dogs tell us it can be good or bad, depending on who takes care of you and if you have a place to call home.” ISBN: 9780994461162 - Become your Dog’s Best Friend: R185.00 ISBN: 9780981436715 Word jou hond se beste vriend ISBN: 9780981435299 Ukuba ngumhlobo wenene wenja yakho
This DVD is also available in Afrikaans: Honde in onse Moderne Samelewing
Title Dogs in Modern Society Authors: The Humane Education Trust Learning Area: Natural Sciences, Economic and Management Sciences, Life Skills Grades: 5 - 7 Language: English Type of Resource: Multimedia: DVD Description: DVD/Video - 19 minutes – With urbanisation many children have developed a fear of dogs, and in turn, many dogs have become victims of neglect and abuse. We learn how to rekindle the relationship between man and his best friend.
ISBN: 9780994461179 - Dog’s in Modern Society: R185.00 ISBN: 9780981442334 Honde in ons Moderne Samelewing
This DVD is also available in Afrikaans: Plaasdiere en Ons – ‘n SuiderAfrikaanse Perspektief isiXhosa: Izilwanyana Zasefama Kunye Nabantu
Title: Farm Animals and Us - A Southern African Perspective Authors: Compassion in World Farming (SA) Learning Area: Natural Sciences, Economic and Management Sciences, Life Skills Grades: 5 – 7 Language: English Type of Resource: Multimedia: DVD Description: DVD/Video - 16 minutes – Pigs work with computers and save a child from drowning; Chickens learn by watching TV. Never again will farm animals be seen as just “products”. This video generates sympathy, debate and new thinking.
ISBN: 9780994461186 - Farm Animals and Us: R185.00 ISBN: 9780981436746 - Plaasdiere en Ons ISBN: 9780981436722 - Izilwanyana Zasefama Kunye Nabantu
This DVD is also available in isiXhosa: Masibuzeni Izilwanyana
Title: Let’s Ask the Animals Authors: The Association for Animal Behaviour Learning Area: Natural Sciences, Economic and Management Sciences, Life Skills Grades: 5 - 7 Language: English and isiXhosa Type of Resource: Multimedia: DVD Description: DVD/Video - 22 minutes Animals share many life processes with humans. Hens, pigs, sheep and turkeys show remarkable senses, skills and intelligence. Learners gain respect and want to learn more about the science of living things.
ISBN: 9780994461193 - Let’s Ask the Animals: R185.00 ISBN: 9780981436753 - Masibuzeni Izilwanyana
Title: Saving Baby Ubuntu Authors: Compassion in World Farming (SA) Learning Area Natural: Sciences, Economic and Management Sciences, Life Orientation Grades: 8 - 12 Language: English Type of Resource: Multimedia: DVD Description: DVD/Video - 15 minutes – Male Calves are “surplus‟ to the dairy industry. We follow the rescue of a new-born calf from an auction and realise that with the spirit of Ubuntu, our mercy and compassion can make a difference to the lives of farmed animals.
Title: Becoming Proudly Human Authors: Compassion in World Farming (SA) Learning Area: Natural Sciences, Economic and Management Sciences, Life Orientation Grades: 8 - 12 Language: English Type of Resource: Multimedia: DVD Description: DVD/Video - 16 minutes – Shows how as informed consumers we can influence the lives of farm animals for the better. The way we treat animals is a reflection of who we are as humans. Let us start by treating those at our mercy with compassion.
Title: In Search of Kind Food – Spotlight on Pigs Authors: Compassion in World Farming (SA) Learning Area: Natural Sciences, Economic and Management Sciences, Life Orientation Grades: 8 - 12 Language: English Type of Resource: Multimedia: DVD Description: DVD/Video - 20 minutes – Scientists say pigs are as intelligent as the great apes, yet we farm them with cruelty and abuse. Special appearance by Wangari Maathai of Kenya, first woman in Africa to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
Title: Farm Animals and Us Authors: Compassion in World Farming (UK) Learning Area Natural Sciences, Economic and Management Sciences, Life Orientation Grades: 8 - 12 Language: English Type of Resource: Multimedia DVD Description: DVD/Video - 25 minutes – With increasing concern about the way our food is produced, this resource builds awareness, increases understanding and promotes discussion and debate about farmed animal welfare. The Farm Animals and Us films (updated 2014) make a reasoned case for higher welfare farming whilst leaving the students open to consider personal consumer choices. Issues around the selective breeding and human food chains are covered. The films are designed to provoke thought and discussions are guaranteed to hold interest and attention! Farm Animals and Us ( 17 minutes) is aimed at students aged 10 - 15 but teachers assure us that it works for older audiences where a shorter and less detailed film is required. Farm Animals and Us 2 (25 minutes) covers the issues in more detail for ages 14 to adult (including college and university audiences). We suggest audiences should be advised that the films include scenes of animal confinement and separation of young from their mothers which some will find distressing. The longer film for older audiences also contains brief footage of piglet tail-docking. Many students prefer not to join in the whole group discussion but are happy to talk in small groups. The worksheets and discussion activities are designed to encourage balanced small group discussions and self-analysis whiles teaching about farming using many concrete examples. College films The DVD-ROM also contains college films for those studying animal welfare in more details - What is Animal Welfare ( 6 minutes - 2013) and Animal welfare aspects of good agriculture practice - pig production ( 25 minutes - 2006)
Archive films We also include 3 archive films for students aged 14 and over which are widely used to promote discussion about animal welfare, sustainability, and the ethical implications of science. Eat Less Meat (17 minutes- 2004) WTO - Wrecking Animal Protection (11 Minutes - 2002) and Genetic Engineering and Farm Animals ( 19 minutes - 1997) Again, we recommend preparing audiences for any distressing contest (for example, the WTO film contains scenes of animal slaughter and trapping). Archive worksheets on genetic engineering are provided in PDF format.
All Wall charts R89.90
Title: Companion animals - Dogs Authors: The Humane Education Trust Learning Area: Life Orientation, Natural Sciences, Economic and Management Sciences Grades: 4 - 6 Language: English Type of Resource: Wall / Chart Poster Description: Our responsibilities towards our companion animals – dogs Other languages Afrikaans and isiXhosa
Laminated: R89.90
Title: Companion animals – Cats Authors: The Humane Education Trust Learning Area: Life Orientation, Natural Sciences, Economic and Management Sciences Grades: 4 - 6 Language: English Type of Resource: Wall / Chart Poster Description: Our responsibilities towards our companion animals – cats Other languages Afrikaans and isiXhosa
Laminated: R89.90
Title: Best Friends! (Companion animals – Cats) Authors: The Humane Education Trust Learning Area: Life Skills, Natural Sciences, Economic and Management Sciences Grades: 4 - 6 Language: English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa Description: Our responsibilities towards our companion animals - cats
Laminated: R89.90
Title: I am my dog's best friend Authors: The Humane Education Trust Learning Area: Life Skills, Natural Sciences, Economic and Management Sciences Grades : R - 3 Language: English Type of Resource: Wall / Chart Poster Description: Our responsibilities towards our companion animals Other languages Afrikaans:
Laminated: R89.90
Title: Help all animals to enjoy their Five Freedoms Authors: The Humane Education Trust Learning Area: Life Skills, Life Orientation, Natural Sciences, Economic and Management Sciences Grades: 4 - 6 Language: English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa Type of Resource: Wall / Chart Poster Description: A combined poster consisting of English with any one of the 10 other South African languages. Identifies the five freedoms for animals
Laminated: R89.90
Title: Five Freedoms for Animals Authors: The Humane Education Trust Learning Area: Life Skills, Natural Sciences, Economic and Management Sciences Grades: 4 - 6 Language: English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa Description: Gives five freedoms for animals
Laminated: R89.90
Title: Best Friends Authors: The Humane Education Trust Learning Area: Life Skills Grades: R - 3 Language: English Type of Resource: Wall / Chart Poster Description: Sing-along about the five freedoms for animals Other languages Afrikaans: Vyf Vryhede vir Diere isiXhosa: Abahlobo abasenyongweni
Laminated: R89.90
Title: Where is Sam’s Wag? Authors: The Humane Education Trust Learning Area: Life Skills, Natural Sciences, Economic and Management Sciences Grades: R - 4 Language: English, Afrikaans Type of Resource: Ready-made felt kit with teacher’s notes on how to use resource effectively Description: Our responsibilities towards our companion animals - dogs and cat
Felt cut-outs: R125.00 (excluding felt board); R350 including felt board.
Title How cages affect the five freedoms Authors: The Humane Education Trust Learning Area: Life Skills, Natural Sciences, Economic and Management Sciences Grades: R - 4 Language: English, Afrikaans Type of Resource: Ready-made felt kit with teacher’s notes on how to use resource effectively Description: Our responsibilities towards our farmed animals
Felt Kit: R125.00 (excluding felt board) but including ‘Freedoms’ in words; R350 including felt board and including ‘Freedoms’ in words.
Title: Become your dog’s best friend Authors: The Humane Education Trust Learning Area: Life Skills Grades: 2 - 4 Language: English, Afrikaans Type of Resource: Board Game Description: Our responsibilities towards our companion animals - dogs
Laminated: R89.90
Humane Education develops CORE VALUES for creating a responsible and caring society.