Citizenship: Animal Rights
This assignment is about animal rights. You are to choose one aspect of animal rights and make a presentation about it giving both sides of the argument.
Your choice of subject is up to you to decide but here are a few suggestions to help; Endangered species e.g. The Orang-utan, Turtles, Sharks, Polar Bears etc. You could also consider vivisection (animal testing) or Circus Animals, Keeping Pets, etc.
Make sure that you explore each of 'buttons' below before you start.
When using Internet sites on this topic consider who is presenting the information and the message they might be trying to get across. Learn not to believe everything you read!
| Link | Content |
| Saving Planet Earth | Lots of information about endangered species and the threats they face. |
| World Wildlife | The official website of the World Wildlife Fund. |
| Vivisection Info | Created by an 'Animal Rights' group. |
| Captive Animals | Attractively set out with facts about animals in zoos and circuses. |
| Animal Aid | Produced by 'Veggies', well worth a visit. |
| Vivisection factsheets | As it says, factsheets on vivisection. |