The Task
Design and prepare a two to two and a half minute presentation that accurately reflects the view and opinions of your character. Roles will be assigned in class from a random drawing. You will formulate your position by examining a variety of internet sites using the Resource Links and Search Engine Tips. Be sure to remain true to your role's position, not your personal feelings, whether you agree or not.
Be sure to include the following in the presention; your name and the group you represent, state the TWO main concerns of your group from the following;
Animal use for medical research / experimentation
Animal use for product safety research / experimentation
Use and treatment of livestock animals (cattle, poultry, pigs, etc)
Animal use for food and clothing (including animal by products - eggs, honey, silk, feathers, leather)
Animals as pets (domesticated and exotics)
Animal use in entertainment and sports (zoos, aquariums, sports)
Elaborate on each of the main points by giving at least THREE facts to support EACH concern, and then conclude by asking the audience to help by taking certain actions or steps to help your cause. Be as persuasive as possible!
At least one visual aid such as a chart, graph, picture, mutimedia, or pamphlet must be incorporated into the presentation and you will be rated on how effective the visual is and your effectiveness in using it during the presentation. Use your imagination - think about a clever name and dress the part! Get the audience involved immediately with an attention grabber - a statement or question that prepares the audience for what is coming and peaks their interest. Be inventive and as creative as you like within keeping of your role.
At the end of your presentation turn in your notecards with the two main concerns highlighted in yellow and the three supporting facts highlighted in blue.
You will be take on the role of one of the following people and represent the views from that particular group/organization:
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals - As an active PETA member since 1990 you are against ANY form of animal exploitation including using animals or animal products as food or clothing, sports or entertainment, and especially the use of animals for medical research and product safety.
President and Founder of an all natural cosmetic company providing cruelty free cosmetics, fragrances, shampoos, and body washes at an affordable price.
International Vegan Society Member- born to Vegan parents you have never even tasted meat or any animal products. You have strong opinions about animal rights.
Florida Students Against Dissection - student organization devoted to stopping all dissections in school and stand against animal experimentation in general. You are the Pinellas County Representative.
Free the Animals - an extreme activist group that takes matters into their own hands and has even resorted to violence to prove their po int. participated in many protests, boycotts and the illegal release of animals from facilities.
Chief Technology Officer at Proctor and Gamble - Your main goal is to provide the public with safe and effective products (at a reasonable cost) that improve the quality of life by making life easier and quicker so people have more free time to enjoy life.
President of the American Medical Association - Representing doctors and medical researchers whose work is to improve the quality of human lives and to save lives.
Head Zoologist at Lowry Park Zoo - Keeping the animals in a habitat as close to the wild as possible, keeping them healthy, and having a breeding program are your main concerns.
Head of the Research and Development Team at a leading manufacturer of cosmetics such as Revlon, Maybelline, Almay, Max Factor, or L'Oreal - Provide the public with safe and affordable cosmetics
Chief Scientist of Research and Development at a major pharmeceutical company such as Pfizer Inc., Ely Lilly and Co., Merck and Co. Inc., Abbott Labs, Pharmacia Corp., or American HCA Inc. - Developing drugs that improve the quality and length of life and save lives with as few side effects as possible and finding new cures for diseases and conditions are your prime goals.
President of the Florida Chapter of the National Cattlemen's Association - Providing the public with safe, delicious, affordable meat
People Eating Tasty Animals - As an active member of this alternative "PETA" you are sick and tired of the animal activist groups whining and complaining. You like eating meat, wearing fur and leather, and enjoy visiting zoos, aquariums, and even goi9ng to an occasional dog or horse race. So "let them eat cake," but you want meat!