School speakers wanted The Captive Animals' Protection Trust www.animalprotection.org.uk, an educational charity established by CAPS, reports on their work: Over the past year we have been working on putting together a range of new educational materials, specially aimed at schools and designed to fit in with the National Curriculum. The first step is to get the message to schools and colleges that wild animals should not be in captivity: to be stared at, made to do tricks, or to sell us soft drinks! We can supply a DVD 'Sad Eyes and Empty Lives', produced by CAPS to highlight the plight of animals in zoos supposedly furthering conservation or education. We can also provide you with leaflets and factsheets to distribute. We are also working on lesson plans for teachers in Science, English and Citizenship. Unfortunately, many schools visit zoos as part of their curriculum and receive a very one-sided industry picture. It is up to those of us who care, to tell the other side of the story: of futile suffering and conservation myths. If you would more information please contact CAPT at trust@animalprotection.org.uk or phone 0845 330 3911. |
