Heifer International Unit Studies

If you've never heard of Heifer International, it's a global effort to get farm animals into the hands of those who need them most - people in less developed corners of the world who need animals to feed themselves and earn income. Before I had children I gave to this organization. I used to get their catalog, but eventually fell off their list of potential donors, I suppose, after so many years of not giving. I'd been donating through Global Giving the last few years so I'd basically forgotten about Heifer International. Then I went into the used book store this weekend and found these.

They come with unit study ideas, some dvds, and a picture book about how an animal has helped a family. I was in a hurry and didn't have the time to sit there examining the activities or dvds, but $5 for a hardcover children's book talking about the benefits of charitable giving sounded like a deal to me.

Turns out you can get all the resources for free on their website! Social studies, language arts, geography, and science all wrapped into one lesson. The videos AND the books are free to download EXCEPT for the one for 1st-2nd grade level. They look informative and fun, I'm glad I stumbled upon them.

You can find it all HERE.