Title: Useful animals Verbal boxing: Animals in confinement is wrong Using animals for sport is moral It is fine to use animals for transport Title: Useful animals Explore the use of animals for companionship, transport and work Understand religious attitudes to the use of animals in these ways

Pets Task: Write a definition for a ‘pet’ List as many examples of animals that can be used as pets as you can Move around the room and make a tally of how many people in the class have a pet from your list DISCUSSION: What benefits can pets bring? Does it differ with the type of animal?

Pets

Religious views Most religions do not forbid animals to be used as pets In all religions, humane treatment of animals is expected TASK: Write down the information above, title and bullet points Next to them, state if you agree or disagree Give your reasons why

Transport and work Many animals are used for work. Donkeys, mules, camels or horses can be ridden or harnessed to pull carts of carry goods. Horses and working dogs are used on farms Guide dogs for the blind African monkeys used for opening mail Birds to catch fish Sniffer dogs in the police TASK: Write the above down including the title – you can use pictures instead/as well as writing Add to the list/pictures https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNEplaYZtpI – Cormorents to catch fish https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JN3IK61x_I – Mule logging https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7lAN1zno0w – assistance dogs

Religious views Most religions do not object to animals being used for transport or work. If animals can be used to heal or assist humans , Buddhists and Christians would believe this to be a good way to use animals. TASK: Write the above down Next to them, state if you agree or disagree Give your reasons why

GCSE QUESTION Give two reasons why animals can make good companions for people. (2 marks)

Peer assess One reason = 1 MARK 2 reasons = 2 marks They show loyalty / affection / relieves loneliness / require exercise (good for animal and owner) / can assist people e.g. guide dogs for the blind, guard dog, pets etc.

GCSE question ‘Animals should be used by humans’. Do you agree? (3 marks) P make a point E give an example E explain it