Exploring the needs of animals and the role of animal sanctuaries.
Meet the Animals: Lesson Plan 4 Investigate the role of an animal sanctuary
Pupils work in pairs or small groups to carry out a study of an animal sanctuary using information gathered online or during a visit. The lesson promotes understanding the importance of extending compassion to other species. Pupils are introduced to the role of voluntary, community and pressure groups.
Lesson Plan 4 - Investigate the role of an animal sanctuary
• Investigate the role of an animal sanctuary Lesson plan 4
• Sanctuary investigation recording sheet (back and front)
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Learning that animals may give birth to young who are cared for and grow into adults
Appreciating that animals have needs and that we have a responsibility to meet them.
Pupils work in pairs or small groups to carry out a study of an animal sanctuary using information gathered online and/or during a visit.
Pupils are introduced to the concept of the ‘five freedoms’ in animal welfare.
Pupils use various sources to learn about the true story of a pig named Priscilla who helped rescue a boy from a lake.
Pupils are prompted to discuss a sequence featuring Jay Wilde, who talks about finding a new home for his cows after deciding he no longer wanted to continue as a cattle farmer.
To understand what intensive animal farming involves and to appreciate its impacts on animal welfare.