1. 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

2. 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?

3. Pets

4. 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

5. 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
– Cormorents to catch fish
– Mule logging
– assistance dogs

6. 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

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

8. 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.

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