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Animals in Research Debate

  • Level: Middle School
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Description: Animals in research debate increases students' awareness of the scientific research community.

Author:
Erica Nicole Jones
Research Host:
Norman R. Kreisman Ph.D.
  • Glasgow Middle School
    Baton Rouge, LA
  • 1999 Frontiers in Physiology
  • Summer Research Teacher
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    ,
  • 1999 Frontiers in Physiology

Related Resources
  • See a related Project WISE Unit

Additional Activity
  • http://www.the-aps.org/education/k12curric/activities/pdfs/JONESEXP.PDF
    In this activity, students explore various scientific careers. Each student is responsible for having a guest speaker visit the classroom and share their experiences with the students. Additional Animals in research debate increases students awareness of the scientific research community.

Criteria useful for reviewing student-centered learning activities include:
In this activity..
An inquiry level of 4 or 54
An integrated Internet componentN/A
Assessments for content knowledgeYes
Assessments for process skillsYes
Addressed the "ABC" rules for humans and/or animal useN/A
Use of multiple learning styles and opportunities for all studentsYes
Proper safety precautions and warningsYes

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