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Curated OER

Citizenship in Action

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students discover citizenship at work. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to discover information about animal testing and discuss how to solve some of the issues associated with animal experimentation. 
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The Hastings Center: Ethics of Medical Research With Animals

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of articles from a variety of experts with differing points of view on the subject of using animals for scientific research. Beyond these nine articles, the site provides links to many additional studies on the subject,...
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Speaking of Research: Animal Welfare and the 3 Rs

For Students 10th - 12th
An explanation of the 3 Rs of animal research - standards against which any animal research project is measured. They are Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement.
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Other

Understanding Animal Research: Teacher Zone

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Use these eight lessons as a basis for studying how animal research is used for medical and other scientific studies. Each lesson includes a PowerPoint presentation and teacher notes. Most also include worksheets or other student...
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Understanding Animal Research: School Zone

For Students 9th - 10th
The three segments of this site - "Making Medicines," "Rights and Wrongs," and "The Animals" - help users understand the role that animal research plays in scientific, and especially medical, research.
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American Association for Laboratory Animal Science: Humane Care and Use

For Students 9th - 10th
Guidelines and recommendations encouraging responsible use of vertebrate animals for scientific laboratory study.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Hazardous Waste

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes various types of hazardous waste.
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Elements Online: Are Animals Effective in Testing?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site questions the use of animals, specifically in the testing of prolonged exposure to pesticides. This article argues that, although pesticides have been found "safe" through animal testing, the long-term effects on humans has not...