Taking action
This lesson is the last in the Animals and us unit. It encourages the pupils to think about everything they have learned during the module and to think about what they can do to improve animal welfare.
Curriculum objectives
Pupils should learn:
- to draw on what they know and have found out to contribute ideas and opinions to a discussion about animal welfare issues
- to recognise some simple actions they can take to improve animal welfare.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this lesson:
- most pupils: understand the role of voluntary organisations/charities. They know that we all have a responsibility towards animals, and that there are laws to protect them. They recognise that different pets have different needs, and that not everyone makes a suitable pet owner. They appreciate that there are a large number of animal welfare issues, and understand one in some depth. They contribute ideas and opinions to class discussions
- some pupils have not made so much progress and: understand the role of voluntary organisations/charities. They know that we all have a responsibility towards animals, and that there are laws to protect them. They recognise that different pets have different needs, and that not everyone makes a suitable pet owner. They appreciate that there are a large number of animal welfare issues.
- some pupils have progressed further and: understand the role of voluntary organisations/charities and why we need them. They investigate a chosen voluntary/charitable organisation, and are aware of the breadth of its work. They know that we all have a responsibility towards animals, and that there are laws to protect them. They understand the need for such laws. They recognise that different pets have different needs, and that not everyone makes a suitable pet owner. They appreciate that there are a large number of animal welfare issues, and research one in some depth, understanding its complexity. They contribute ideas and opinions to class discussions.
