Students research the ethical and legal issues that surround animal rights cases; students use their research to act as expert witnesses at a university hearing on a hypothetical case involving a parrot dissection.

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6th - 12th

Students read and discuss article on right whales. They research right whales, and create charts illustrating the number of right whale calves counted for several years. They analyze data, and make predictions based on their data.

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9th - 12th

Students design and produce an advertisement (print, online or video) intended to persuade people to treat animals better. They research advertising techniques and review successful ads in preparation for their project.

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6th - 12th

Students examine arguments for and against culling animals. Students, in groups, read news stories. They create a list of arguments, for and against, the culling of animals. Students debate, supporting their opinion. Students create a leaflet for animal rights or for culling of animals.

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7th - 12th

Students examine the role of the elephant in the culture of Thailand through many different class activities based on a PBS program "The White Elephants of Thailand with Meg Ryan". Students also look at the impact of technology on society with respect to animal rights, human rights, and the environment.

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9th - 12th