LO: To evaluate the reasons for different attitudes to abortion Starter: What is meant by the ‘sanctity of human life’ and what might someone who believes in this say about our lesson topic today?

An abortion is the medical process of ending a pregnancy so it does not result in the birth of a baby, also known as a termination? An abortion and a miscarriage are the same thing? Before 1967, all abortions in the UK were illegal? Abortions are always legal in the UK? Abortions are legal under 24 weeks in the UK under certain circumstances. A doctor or nurse does not have to help or carry out an abortion if they do not want to? An abortion can be carried out using medication or by having a surgical procedure? A doctor must agree to the abortion? An abortion can take place after 24 weeks if the woman’s life is in danger or if there is a substantial risk that the baby could be severely physically or mentally disabled? All abortions must be carried out in a hospital or specialist licensed clinic? In 2011, there were 91,000 abortions carried out in England and Wales?

ALL (E GRADE): Will be able to describe what abortion is and list some reasons as to why someone might have an abortion  MOST (C GRADE): Will be able to explain what abortion is and some of the laws surrounding abortion. Will be able to categorise reasons for abortion based on their own attitude SOME (A GRADE): Will be able to summarise the law surrounding abortion and judge reasons for abortions based on different criteria, including their own attitude Key Terms Abortion – the termination of a ________________ by medical intervention. Sanctity of Life – Life is holy / _____________ and belongs to God. Humans should not interfere with life as its God’s ______________ when life starts or ends. This teaching is why most Christians would not agree with _______________.   Abortion & UK Law Abortion is only allowed in the UK under 24 weeks into pregnancy and if _______ doctors agree that: the mother’s _________ is at risk, OR the mother’s physical or ______________ health is at risk, OR the child is very likely to be born severely ______________, physically and/or mentally, OR the physical or mental health of any existing _______________ of the mother would be at risk. In the UK, the _________ says that abortions cannot be carried out in the UK after _____________ of pregnancy except in extreme _____________________ (eg. risk of death to the mother). Words: disabled law decision 24 weeks mental two circumstances sacred children pregnancy abortion life pregnancy sacred decision abortion two life mental disabled children law 24 weeks circumstances

Why do you think the law says abortions can only be carried out before 24 weeks or less in extreme circumstances? Why are some people now challenging this? Some babies are now surviving before 24 weeks.

Abortion at 9 weeks

Abortion at 24 weeks

Baby born at 24 weeks

Complete the ‘Issues of abortion’ sheet, deciding for each scenario whether or not it was the right or wrong decision. Choose two of the scenarios and explain why you chose the answer you did. DOWN’S SYNDROME IS A CONDITION THAT AFFECTS PEOPLE FROM BIRTH AND USUALLY BUT NOT ALWAYS RESULTS IN CERTAIN PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS SUCH AS REDUCED MUSCLE TONE WHICH MAKES IT HARDER TO LEARN HOW TO MOVE, COMMUNICATE, TALK, READ, WALK ETC, AND DELAYED DEVELOPMENT WHICH RESULTS IN SOME DEGREE OF LEARNING DISABILITIES. MANY PEOPLE WITH THIS CONDITION SHARE COMMON PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS SUCH AS SMALL NOSES, SMALL MOUTHS, EYES SLANTED UPWARDS AND OUTWARDS.

ALL (E GRADE): Will be able to describe what abortion is and list some reasons as to why someone might have an abortion  MOST (C GRADE): Will be able to explain what abortion is and some of the laws surrounding abortion. Will be able to categorise reasons for abortion based on their own attitude SOME (A GRADE): Will be able to summarise the law surrounding abortion and judge reasons for abortions based on different criteria, including their own attitude E Grade – List 5 reasons why you think someone might want an abortion and put either a smiley or frowny face next to the reason to show if you agree with it or not. Then write a few sentences to give your opinion about abortions. You could start with ‘I think abortions are right / wrong because…’ C Grade – Write 5 reasons why someone might choose to have an abortion and put either a smiley or frowny face next to the reason to show if you agree with it or not. Write a paragraph to express your views about abortion in at least three different situations. A Grade – Write 5 reasons why someone might choose to have an abortion and put either a smiley or frowny face next to the reason to show if you agree with it or not. Write two paragraphs, the first about whether or not you agree with abortion and why, the second as to whether or not you agree with the current abortion laws in the UK.

Decide whether the following statements are pro-life or pro-choice. Make sure you have a clear idea of what this means before we start!

ALL (E GRADE): Will be able to describe what abortion is and list some reasons as to why someone might have an abortion  MOST (C GRADE): Will be able to explain what abortion is and some of the laws surrounding abortion. Will be able to categorise reasons for abortion based on their own attitude SOME (A GRADE): Will be able to summarise the law surrounding abortion and judge reasons for abortions based on different criteria, including their own attitude The mother carries the baby in her womb, suffers the pain of childbirth & looks after the baby. She should have the right to end the pregnancy.

ALL (E GRADE): Will be able to describe what abortion is and list some reasons as to why someone might have an abortion  MOST (C GRADE): Will be able to explain what abortion is and some of the laws surrounding abortion. Will be able to categorise reasons for abortion based on their own attitude SOME (A GRADE): Will be able to summarise the law surrounding abortion and judge reasons for abortions based on different criteria, including their own attitude An unwanted child could be adopted by a couple who can’t have children.

ALL (E GRADE): Will be able to describe what abortion is and list some reasons as to why someone might have an abortion  MOST (C GRADE): Will be able to explain what abortion is and some of the laws surrounding abortion. Will be able to categorise reasons for abortion based on their own attitude SOME (A GRADE): Will be able to summarise the law surrounding abortion and judge reasons for abortions based on different criteria, including their own attitude The world is over-populated. So why bring an unwanted, unloved child into the world?

The risk to the mother’s health outweighs the rights of the baby. ALL (E GRADE): Will be able to describe what abortion is and list some reasons as to why someone might have an abortion  MOST (C GRADE): Will be able to explain what abortion is and some of the laws surrounding abortion. Will be able to categorise reasons for abortion based on their own attitude SOME (A GRADE): Will be able to summarise the law surrounding abortion and judge reasons for abortions based on different criteria, including their own attitude The risk to the mother’s health outweighs the rights of the baby.

ALL (E GRADE): Will be able to describe what abortion is and list some reasons as to why someone might have an abortion  MOST (C GRADE): Will be able to explain what abortion is and some of the laws surrounding abortion. Will be able to categorise reasons for abortion based on their own attitude SOME (A GRADE): Will be able to summarise the law surrounding abortion and judge reasons for abortions based on different criteria, including their own attitude Adoption isn’t an easy option after the mother has carried the baby and given birth.

Abortion is murder, because life starts at conception. ALL (E GRADE): Will be able to describe what abortion is and list some reasons as to why someone might have an abortion  MOST (C GRADE): Will be able to explain what abortion is and some of the laws surrounding abortion. Will be able to categorise reasons for abortion based on their own attitude SOME (A GRADE): Will be able to summarise the law surrounding abortion and judge reasons for abortions based on different criteria, including their own attitude Abortion is murder, because life starts at conception.

ALL (E GRADE): Will be able to describe what abortion is and list some reasons as to why someone might have an abortion  MOST (C GRADE): Will be able to explain what abortion is and some of the laws surrounding abortion. Will be able to categorise reasons for abortion based on their own attitude SOME (A GRADE): Will be able to summarise the law surrounding abortion and judge reasons for abortions based on different criteria, including their own attitude Abortion is not facing up to our responsibilities & can be used selfishly.

ALL (E GRADE): Will be able to describe what abortion is and list some reasons as to why someone might have an abortion  MOST (C GRADE): Will be able to explain what abortion is and some of the laws surrounding abortion. Will be able to categorise reasons for abortion based on their own attitude SOME (A GRADE): Will be able to summarise the law surrounding abortion and judge reasons for abortions based on different criteria, including their own attitude A girl who becomes pregnant when she’s very young should not be forced to pay for her mistake.

Plenary HEAD-something that has made you think HEART- something that you have felt BIN-something you did not find interesting BAG- something you will remember and take away Plenary Bin