Farm Animals & Us in Australia

cover of Farm Animals & Us DVD DVD (FREE) for teachers — Most suitable for use in Studies of Society and Environment, English, Science/Biology, Civics and Citizenship, Religious Studies and Geography.

Produced by CIWF Trust, and proudly supported by Voiceless, Farm Animals & Us in Australia highlights an emerging 'values education' in a changing school curriculum by encouraging children to exercise care, compassion and respect for the lives of sentient creatures and to consider the origins of the food they eat in the context of farm animal welfare and social values.

It is most suitable for lower secondary school level but will appeal to others. Narrated by star Hugo Weaving (The Matrix, Lord of the Rings) the 22 minute film demonstrates:

  • The intelligence of farm animals in a number of engaging stories;
  • Implications for the welfare of intensively farmed pigs and chickens compared with their free range counterparts; and
  • How young people can act to bring about change in a democracy
To receive the FREE DVD Farm Animals & Us in Australia, please e-mail ciwf@alphalink.com.au stating your name, position/subject taught, school/college and, most importantly, full postal address for receipt of the DVD. Alternatively, fax your request to (03) 9888 5480.

An informative 24 page colour booklet Intensive Farming and the Welfare of Farm Animals is provided with the DVD. Curriculum Units featuring CIWF and other materials are available.

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