Year 8 RE Lesson: Use and Abuse of Animals – How Do Buddhist Beliefs Influence Treatment of Animals?
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This lesson explores Buddhist attitudes to animals, including the principles of metta (loving-kindness) and karuna (compassion), the First Precept, and beliefs about reincarnation. Pupils learn how these ideas shape views on vegetarianism and animal testing, and why Buddhists disagree on whether eating meat or using animals in research is acceptable. Activities include guided reading, comprehension questions, True/False tasks, and reflection on ethical choices.
Learning aims:
Explain why Buddhists believe all life is connected and sacred
Describe Buddhist perspectives on animal testing and vegetarianism
Reflect on how metta and karuna influence attitudes to animals
Evaluate different Buddhist views on using and harming animals
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