"Perspectives on Animals" Lesson

Title: “Perspectives on Animals” Lesson
Author/Producer: Zoe Weil, Rae Sikora, and The International Institution for Humane Education
Suggested Age Range: Ages 12 and up
Item Type: Lesson plan
Specs: Four pages (8 1/2”x11”)
Price: Download for free
Suitable for the Following Subjects: Ethics, humane education, language arts, science, social science
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Description: This lesson was taken from the Sowing Seeds Workbook: A Humane Education Primer. It is designed to make students aware of society’s use of animals.

The following materials will help you implement this lesson:

• Chicken Photos
Print pictures and transparencies or download the PowerPoint slides.
• “Their Future in Your Hands” Video
Order it free from TeachKind.
• List of Companies That Do and Companies That Do Not Test on Animals
Print the PDF.
• “Choices Cards”
Print the PDF.
• You will also need two plastic milk crates for this activity. Ask to borrow them from your school cafeteria or local grocery store.

Suggested Uses: Use this lesson to introduce a unit on animal-protection issues for your English, social studies, science, or ethics course. It can also be used as a stand-alone introduction to animal issues.