WARM-UPS

1. I’M A SIBERIAN TIGER: Imagine you are a Siberian tiger – one of the endangered animals for sale. Walk around the class and talk to the other “Siberian tigers” about your life and the threat from poachers.

2. PRODUCTS: Talk about what you think of the following examples of trade in animals:

  • A crocodile skin handbag
  • An elephant foot stool
  • A fox fur coat
  • Rhino horn medicine
  • Ivory bracelets
  • Chimpanzees as pets
  • Elephants as pets
  • Tiger meat

3. ANIMAL TRADING: Talk about how far you agree with these opinions on trading in animals and animal products:

  1. Trading in animals is no different from farming and killing animals.
  2. There is little difference between using leather from cows and snake skin.
  3. Traditional Chinese medicine should be exempt from international regulations.
  4. Big profits and the commercial demand for animals will ensure their survival.
  5. People caught selling endangered species should get 30 years in prison.
  6. People will never stop buying fur coats or ivory bracelets.
  7. The best answer is to breed the animals and legalize the sale of their products.
  8. A tiger skin coat looks absolutely beautiful.
Last modified: Tuesday, 1 March 2011, 7:45 PM