Curated and Reviewed by
Lesson Planet
This The Consciousness of Nature lesson plan also includes:
Scholars voice their opinions about animal consciousness with an article that challenges common ideas about nature. After reading the article, learners engage in a thoughtful discussion before writing out their arguments in a persuasive essay.
11 Views
9 Downloads
CCSS:
Designed
NGSS:
Designed
Additional Tags
Instructional Ideas
- For an additional resource, National Geographic has published lots of great content on the topic of animal consciousness
Classroom Considerations
- As this is a controversial issue, be prepared for some boisterous discussion
- Consider providing alternative writing prompts to give learners more options
Pros
- A stellar example of how science and ethics are related
- Provides a great opportunity to explore some cutting-edge scientific research and think about it from a cultural/societal perspective
Cons
- None