Author: Grace Yu; Sources: Cleanwateraction.org, Unsplash

Ethics of the Meat Industry

INTRODUCTION

In the United States, consuming meat is extremely common. However, the ethics behind the industry is something that is not usually thought about.

“There are three big environmental issues with the production of meat - feed sourcing, manure processing, and climate change.” — Cleanwateraction.org

 

ACTIVITY

Livestock Industry Word Search

Materials: Printed worksheet and a pencil // Duration: 10 minutes

  • Pass out the handouts to students.

  • Go over the answers at the end.

LESSON

Although meat consumption is extremely common, it is important to be mindful of the negative aspects of the livestock industry. For example, many animals are subject to very inhumane living conditions. Also, livestock release high amounts of CO2 into the atmosphere.

 
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