The Challenge and Motivation of Students through Live Animal Projects

Authors

Thurman S. Grafton, National Society for Medical Research

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

1980

Abstract

The subject of use of live animals by secondary schools either in classroom work or science fairs is a very controversial and often emotional issue. The author emphasizes the dedication to humane treatment of animals while at the same time explaining the process by which rules have been formulated to provide for the appropriate use of live animals. The difference between permission and mandate is clarified for the purpose of explaining the need to provide for the more effective challenge and motivation of the high achiever while still allowing for more modest undertakings by the average student The perils of overregulation are stated. Recommendations for the further improvement of the program are offered.

Comments

ANIMALS IN EDUCATION is the proceedings of the conference, "The Use of Animals in High School Biology Classes and Science Fairs," held September 27-28, 1979 in Washington, D.C. which was sponsored by The Institute for the Study of Animal Problems, 2100 L Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. in connection with The Myrin Institute for Adult Education, 521 Park Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10021.

Recommended Citation

Grafton, T.S. (1980). The challenge and motivation of students through live animal projects. In H. McGiffin & N. Brownley (Eds.), Animals in education: Use of animals in high school biology classes and science fairs (pp. 99-105). Washington, DC: The Institute for the Study of Animal Problems.