KS3 and 4
Our KS3 and KS4 resources encourage students to explore animal welfare in greater depth, including ethical questions, human-animal relationships and the role animals play in society. Students can investigate real-world issues, develop critical thinking skills and discover careers at the RSPCA.
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Activities that help students explore animal behaviour, needs and experiences, using observation and investigation to develop a deeper understanding of animals.
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In this activity, students will observe an animal and create a collection of images showing different behaviours/emotions.
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In this activity, students will observe a farm animal and use an ethogram to record and analyse how the animals spends its time.
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In this activity, students will explore pet behaviour, identify what it can tell us about an animal’s needs, and consider how our interactions can influence their experiences.
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Feed pets: Enriched diet
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Activities that encourage students to question assumptions, consider different perspectives, and reflect on what animals may experience and how we make decisions about their welfare.
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In this activity, students will educate others about suitable foods for wildlife and encourage healthier choices for local animals.
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In this activity, students will learn how to assess wildlife situations, provide appropriate advice, and decide when an animal needs monitoring, safe assistance or expert help.
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In this activity, students will investigate an RSPCA campaign and explore how campaigns raise awareness, influence behaviour and encourage decision-makers to take action.
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In this activity, students will learn how to contact their local councillor and write to encourage them to consider animal welfare in their local decision-making.
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In this lesson, students will explore the harms that can result from selective breeding in pets, consider the impact on animal welfare, and investigate solutions that exist.
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Activities that help pupils develop empathy, understand the needs of animals, and explore how their choices and actions can contribute to animal welfare.
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In this activity, students will analyse how animals are portrayed in film and media and consider what these portrayals tell us about attitudes towards animals.
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In this activity, students will use the Five Domains model to assess an animal’s welfare and consider how different aspects of their lives can affect their overall well-being.
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In this activity, students will step into the paws of different animals and write from their perspective, imagining what a day in their life might be like.
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Activities that explore ethical questions about how we use and value animals, encouraging students to consider different viewpoints and develop their own informed opinions.
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In this activity, students will investigate a UK species at risk of extinction and explore different perspectives on human responsibility towards wildlife.
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In this activity, students will explore the welfare impacts of extreme breeding in pets, consider different perspectives on breeding practices, and examine possible solutions.
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In this activity, students will explore the use of animals in scientific research and testing and consider whether the benefits justify the harms to animals.
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In this activity, students will explore why some animals are valued differently from others and examine how farming systems can affect animal welfare.
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Careers and pathways
In this lesson, students can explore what the RSPCA does, the different roles that make our work possible, and the skills and passion needed to work with animals.
Duke of Edinburgh
We’ve created a whole range of tasks for those who wish to complete their DofE volunteer hours with the RSPCA.
