Animal welfare

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/animal-welfare

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the ethical frameworks?Utilitarianism (minimizing suffering, maximizing pleasure) and Deontology (rights and duties)
2. What is the scientific assessment?Utilizes behavioral observation, physiological measures, and environmental analysis
3. What does animal welfare mean for animals and people?Animal welfare is about making sure animals feel safe, healthy, and happy. It looks at how we treat them, the care they get, and the choices we make to protect their well‑being.
4. Why do scientists say animals can feel pain and joy?Scientists have learned that many animals can experience feelings and sensations, which means they can feel pain and joy. Because of this, we have a moral duty to help them live good lives.

Anthropocentrism: Viewing the world solely from a human perspective.
The Three Rs: Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement in animal research.
Subjective Experience: An individual's personal feelings and perceptions of their world.