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.

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-choice

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-life B = Pro-choice

PRO-LIFE VS PRO-CHOICE

Pro-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.

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?