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If you do not want to dissect or if you just want to investigate Animalearn's dissection-related literature, books, and videos that are available to you, please expand your knowledge of animal use in education by checking out our resources.

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Humane Teachers for Humane Students

AV Magazine Issue #1 2011

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Animalearn's Humane Student Tool Kit

Learn how you can be an advocate for animals used in education with this comprehensive toolkit of resources!

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Animalearn's Newest Humane Educational Kit

Our Animal Profiles, includes fact sheets on six of the most commonly dissected animals (cat, rat, pig, earthworm, crayfish, & dog). Our goal with these fun kits is to give younger students from K-5 a better appreciation and respect for these animals and make them reconsider dissecting them once they are faced with dissecting in the higher grades.

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Animals in Education Fact Sheet (#1 Teacher)

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Cost Comparison Sheet

UPDATED - 05/2012 This informative sheet demonstrates the cost effectiveness of dissection alternatives.

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Comparative Studies of Student Performance

UPDATED - 05/2012 Animalearn has developed this document which compiles the existing body of research comparing animal use to humane teaching methods in science education. Animalearn's list includes over 60 studies, which confirm the positive learning outcome or equivalent effectiveness of humane teaching methods in imparting knowledge or skills. Some of the studies conclude that alternatives also lower costs, decrease the amount of time required to learn, and increase student comfort levels. Dissection & Students' Rights Brochure

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Dissection & Students' Rights Brochure

This is a helpful resource for those interested in ending the harmful use of animals in education. It summarizes students' legal rights, and contains ideas for action. Student Advocate: Making a Difference for Non-Human Animals in Colleges and Universities

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Student Advocate: Making a Difference for Non-Human Animals in Colleges and Universities

This booklet contains facts and figures about non-animal alternatives and advice for students who wish to conscientiously object to harmful animal use in their courses.