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Elementary School Don't Want to Harm Animals in Your Education? Every year, millions of animals are dissected (cut up) or killed for classroom dissections and experimentation in elementary, middle, and high schools. Cats, frogs, fetal pigs, rats, mice, dogs, pigeons, and turtles are just some of the many animals used. While some of these animals are bought after they are already dead and then dissected to study their anatomy, some animals are bought and used in painful procedures (vivisection) while still alive to test different reactions to different substances. Click here to read more> Animals in the Classroom There is no need to bring animals into the classroom, because the best way to learn about animals is to observe them in their natural habitat. This way, we can learn many things about their way of life: what they like to eat, how they communicate, and how they move around; just by watching them. Click here to read more> Science Fairs While science fairs are terrific ways for students to display their knowledge of science, they do not need to include live animals. Often, when selecting a topic to study for science fairs, students may be encouraged by teachers to use animals in their projects. These projects can include experiments that involve physical pain or stress, psychological stress, surgical procedures, force-feeding, drug addiction, and/or radiation. Click here to read more> 10 Simple Things You Can Do To Help Animals! 1. Say "No" to dissection! ! Every student from kindergarten through college has the right to choose an alternative to dissection. By speaking out about this issue, you are taking a stand for the animals as well as expressing your own right to freedom of expression. 2. Voice your objections early! You must tell your teacher that you have ethical objections to dissection as soon as you are made aware that dissections are part of your coursework. Click here to read more> Choice Laws and Legislation (K-12) There are currently nine states that have Students' Rights Laws, which state that students have the right to choose an alternative to dissection. These states are California, Florida, Illinois, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Virginia, and Oregon. Louisiana, Maine, and Maryland offer informal policies, while similar legislation is pending in Massachusetts and Michigan. Individual students have inspired the development of these student rights laws through their own actions. Click here to read more> Animalearn Programs Would you like to educate your classmates about being kind to animals? Animalearn has humane education programs that are terrific for the elementary and middle school classroom. We offer programs based on the Next of Kin curriculum, or programs specifically tailored to your classroom needs. Click here to read more> The Science Bank Click here> Contact Animalearn Click here> |
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