Starter activity: Introduce the concept of compassion
Could you be the RSPCA's most compassionate class?
Introduce your class to the concept of compassion and get your pupils thinking about the welfare needs of animals. Watch our introductory film and compare what different animals need to stay happy and healthy.
Activity length: 60-90 minutes plus extension options
Download the starter activity interactive resource pack now:
Starter Activity_Student Slides (PDF 13MB)
Starter Activity_Teacher Notes (PDF 4.8MB)
Welsh Language | Starter Activity (PDF 12.6MB)
Welsh Language | Starter Activity - Teacher Note (PDF 4.7MB)
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Resources:
SEND| Starter Activity_Student Slides(PDF 2MB)
SEND | Starter Activity_Teacher Notes (PDF 941KB)
SEND | Welsh Language | Starter Activity_Student Slides (PDF 2MB)
SEND | Welsh Language | Starter Activity_Teacher Notes (PDF 827KB)
Your pack contains:
- Teacher notes PDF - everything you need to lead an engaging Compassionate Class session including objectives, discussion questions and extension activities
- Student slides interactive PDF - record pupil responses in the editable text boxes or print slides as worksheets
Activity objectives:
- To begin to understand the meaning of compassion and why we should show compassion to all animals
- To introduce and understand the needs of animals
- To compare the needs of different animals
Completed this activity? Now choose a Discovery activity!
Once you've completed the scene setter activity choose two of the discovery activities below to further explore the topics of compassion and animal welfare.
