What do Mike Tyson, Ellen DeGeneres, and Paul McCartney have in common? They're all famous vegetarians. Using the resource, scholars learn about the pros and cons of eating a vegetarian diet. They read a fascinating history of vegetarianism and review the USDA dietary guidelines for Americans. 

Concepts

vegetarianism, diet, animal rights, ethics, debate, group discussions, human impact on the environment

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Begin the lesson by having pupils discuss the difference between values, ethics, and morals
• Have learners research the different types of vegetarianism, including lacto-ovo, pescatarian, and veganism 

Classroom Considerations

• Requires computers with Internet access for individual research 
• Some videos contain graphic and potentially disturbing footage about the treatment of animals

Pros

• Extensive footnotes help students locate additional resources
• Includes a United States and international meat consumption chart showing the world's biggest meat-eating countries 

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.9-10.8 SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.1.a