Animal testing: cruel and inhumane, or innovative and life-saving? Scholars explore the topic and form their own opinions with help from the highly informative website. Pupils read a comprehensive overview of the topic, including information about its history, regulations, and public opinions. They also read the top pro and con arguments about scientific and commercial animal testing.

Concepts

animal testing, animal welfare, animal rights, debate, preparing for discussions, controversial topics

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Have small groups discuss how animal testing has advanced the field of medicine
• Challenge individuals to develop a list of alternative methods for testing cosmetics

Classroom Considerations

• May be a sensitive subject for some students
• Requires computer and Internet access for each individual

Pros

• Learners read others' arguments on the topic and even post their own opinions
• Includes a handy chart showing the number of animals used for testing in each state, categorized by species

Cons

• None

Common Core

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