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Students explore the uses for animals in different societies. Then, through research and reflection, students prepare for a mock convention for animal rights. They write a letter to a governmental animal regulatory body. Full Review »
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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. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students research animal rights issues and controversies and determine whether they believe extreme tactics are justified. They practice debate and rhetoric skills by successfully arguing both sides of the issue. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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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. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research animal testing in scientific research. They role-play a research scientist, teacher, animal rights activist, or cosmetics manufacturer, and develop an argument for or against animal testing. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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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. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students consider a list of possible influences on the way animals are treated. They discuss which of these carries the most weight. They analyze the literature produced by pressure groups to discover what kinds of arguments are used. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students explore the difference between animal rights and animal welfare. They take a field trip to a farm to explore the producing animals for human use. After researching and collecting information from animal welfare/rights organizations, students compare and contrast noted beliefs. They develop a written report and presentation for the class. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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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. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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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. Full Review »