Learning Centre

teenagers in classAnimal research is an important, emotive and engaging topic that can enrich subject teaching across the curriculum. In particular it provides an excellent subect for ‘examining the ethical and moral implications of using and applying science', as required by the new key stage 3 programme of study in England, or for exploring the ‘applications and implications of science' at key stage 4.

 

 

Learning zone

Any discussion about animal research should start with the facts. To learn some key facts about animal research start with Why do we have to use animals in research?, top left.

 

Interactives

How much do you really know about animal research? Take our Quiz and try our activities The Shuffle and Sharing the Pie to find out. Tip - you can find all the answers somewhere on this website!

 

Links Library

Check out our Links library to access the many organisations with an interest in animal research, including some who oppose it.

 

School speakers

We can supply school speakers free of charge to discuss the subject of animal research in secondary school classes.

Speakers are volunteers who usually work with research animals and have a passion for explaining what they do and why.

If you would be interested in hosting a school speaker, click here. 

See our teachers' FAQ for answers to questions commonly asked by teachers about the school speakers' programme.

 

Volunteers

If you are a scientist or technologist working in animal research and would like to volunteer for our schools programme, we would love to hear from you. Click here to find out more.

 

 

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