Starter Copy down definition in your book Then on scrap paper note down what you think of abortion and why Abortion The removal of a foetus from the womb before it can survive Homework Find out about the UK law on abortion One paragraph response ID: 540954
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Abortion – an introduction
Starter – Copy down definition in your book. Then, on scrap paper note down what you think of abortion and why.Abortion – The removal of a foetus from the womb before it can survive.Homework – Find out about the UK law on abortion. One paragraph response.
Learning Objectives:-
To consider what abortion is and to understand the rights and responsibilities of those involved.
To initially reflect on one’s own opinion regarding abortion.
To examine the arguments for and against abortion. Slide2
Abortion – video scenarios
Draw a line down the middle of the page.Note down the scenarios discussed in the video. Brief discussion.http://www.truetube.co.uk/ethics-and-religion/moral-decisions/pro-life-vs-pro-choiceSlide3
Abortion – main activity
Draw a line down the middle of the page. Note down either key arguments for or key arguments against abortion and prepare a 30 second public service announcement to convince people of this viewpoint (RNS).When listening to announcements, note down the arguments from the other side.A = Pro-lifeB = Pro-choiceSlide4
Pro-life vs
pro-choicePro-life All life is sacred and belongs to God (sanctity of life).Should defend vulnerable, foetus cannot defend itself.Purpose of humans is to preserve life.
Even if a foetus is born with disabilities, it is difficult to say what its quality of life would be.
Abortion is murder.
Everyone has a right to life and no-one should be allowed to take that right away.
Pro-choice
Women should have right to choose what happens to their body.
If woman’s life is at risk, she should be allowed to have an abortion.
If pregnancy is a result of rape or incest, going through with pregnancy would be too traumatic.
If foetus cannot survive outside of womb, it is not a life therefore abortion is not murder.
Some foetuses are so damaged, to allow them to be born would be cruel.
If abortions were made illegal, women would still have them but not in a safe way.Slide5
Plenary - spotlight
1) What is pro-choice?2) What is argument for pro-choice?3) What is pro-life?4) What is an argument for pro-life?5) What is abortion?6) What do you think and why?