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Abortion – an introduction

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.

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Abortion – an introduction

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  1. 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.

  2. 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 – video scenarios

  3. 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 Abortion – main activity

  4. 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.

  5. 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? Plenary - spotlight

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