Responsibility and Ethics - RSPCA Education - Education
Responsibility and Ethics
Our learning programme, tailored for young people aged 7-13, explores the different ways we interact with animals, sparking meaningful discussions. We encourage critical thinking and provide opportunities for young people to learn how to become responsible citizens for people, animals, and our planet.
*Resources coming 27th September*
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We have a range of different ways to learn about animal welfare, with both informative lessons and practical activities.
For the best experience we suggest:
1. Watching our short explainer video about animal welfare.
2. Teaching one of our interactive lessons from below.
3. Completing a practical activity to receive a certificate.
Introduction to responsibility and ethics
Explore what responsibility means in our daily lives. Encourage learners to reflect on their current and future responsibilities—both in their personal lives and towards animals and our planet.
Responsibility and ethics for farm animals
Encourage learners to discuss the ethics of different farming practices and why being a responsible consumer is important.
Responsibility and ethics for pets
Encourage learners to discuss the ethics of how we treat pets and why being a responsible pet owner is important.
Responsibility and ethics for wildlife
Encourage learners to discuss the ethics of how we interact with wildlife and why being a responsible citizen is important.