‘Their Future in Your Hands’ (Video)
This lesson plan is designed to help teachers present animal rights issues to their students. If you’re an educator, please feel free to adapt this material to fit your needs, and contact us if you need help incorporating this activity into your curriculum.
Suggested grade levels: 6th–12th grade
Created by: Animal Aid
Objectives: Develop a deeper empathy for animals and understand how the exploitation of animals affects the environment and the lives of both humans and animals.
“Their Future in Your Hands” is a moving introductory exploration of society’s use of animals. By presenting facts about animals’ rich emotional complexity and drawing parallels between the animal rights movement and other social justice movements in recent history, this video will help students use critical thinking skills to examine why and how the routine exploitation of animals continues—and they’ll also learn what they can do to help stop it.
Show this video to your students as an introduction to the animal rights movement along with a discussion about the ethical and appropriate treatment of animals. Ask students to evaluate inhumane uses of animals practiced throughout history as well as today that are both legal and standard procedure.
Related Posts
Who owns the rights to a photograph taken by a monkey? This intriguing question was at the heart of a groundbreaking legal case involving PETA, representing Naruto, a crested macaque who snapped a series of selfies with an unattended camera, and photographer David Slater, the camera’s owner. Slater discovered Naruto’s selfies after retrieving his camera … Read more »
If you are a teacher, parent, or caregiver who keeps up with educational trends, you’re likely aware of the mental health crisis affecting many young people today. The pressures of academic performance, social dynamics, and personal challenges have led to rising levels of anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues among K-12 students. Addressing this … Read more »
Many students face a variety of stresses from home life, school, and social pressures, and they may feel embarrassed or hesitant to ask for the things they need. A care closet can be a discreet source of comfort and privacy, providing essential personal care items that help students feel cared for and valued. By creating … Read more »
Stories of people helping animals are all over the internet, and sharing them with your students is an excellent way to encourage kindness both in and out of the classroom. Because most children naturally feel compassion for animals, sharing rescue stories is a great way to engage and motivate different types of learners and encourage … Read more »
