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If you are not an Arizona teacher but are interested in obtaining materials, contact the SwAEBR Coordinator. Check out the complete list of resources divided by grade level Available Resource Materials
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"PAWS" is a videotape to help youngsters understand responsible animal research. It is intended to be shown at the beginning of a science project unit to explain the excitement of discovery resulting from good research projects, and to illustrate steps responsible scientists (including middle school students) take when they conduct research. Perhaps most important of all, it provides an ethical context for discussing an extremely volatile issue: animal research and animal rights. (14 minutes) See Curriculum Guide for "Paws" Video |
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Humans and animals are "PARTNERS IN RESEARCH" in this videotape which has interviews with medical researchers, physicians and patients who reveal their thoughts about medical research and the role played by animals. Topics included are medical advances in cystic fibrosis, arthritis and pediatric diseases. (13 minutes)
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"Why
Should I Stay Awake in Science Class" - Produced
by the
Foundation for
Biomedical Research, this DVD is an adjunct
learning tool designed by educators and leading scientists to help students
better understand the opportunities available in the sciences. It encourages
students to consider a career in science by showing them exciting work done in
the field. (10 minutes) Comes with an activity booklet and wall poster.
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| "Symbiosis: People and
Animals Helping Each Other" this video shows the beneficial relationship between
man and animals. Included are
personal stories from the perspective of 4H students, guide dog handlers,
veterinarians and pet owners. (11 minutes) |
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Science in Action: A K-4 Classroom Adventure - Produced by the Foundation for Biomedical Research, this K-4 animated video is an action adventure designed to excite children about the many wonders of science. It is the story of a scientist who takes a young boy and his sister on an adventure through time and space, where they encounter everything from meteors to dinosaurs and realize that science is part of practically everything around them. (8 minutes) |
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Below are 2 free educational DVDs from Americans for Medical Progress (AMP). To order any of their materials, please see their website Physicians Speaking for Research
Hear from a leading transplant surgeon and a research veterinarian as they discuss the fundamentals of animal research, its benefits to our health, and the growing opposition to this important work. |
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Veterinarians - Speaking for Research -
Hear from veterinarians on the front lines of research, take a tour through an animal research facility, and learn how current research is improving medical care for humans and animals. You can view this video in its entirety on the AALAS Foundation website |
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| Poster: Best Supporting Role in a Medical Drama | |
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Produced by the Foundation for Biomedical Research and available through their website. Picture of lab rats. Caption reads: "Perhaps you didn’t know that rats and mice are the foundation for all medical research and that they have played a vital role in virtually every major medical discovery in history. Learn more about the essential need for animal research." Download a free PDF version (pdf) |
| Little girl Produced by the Foundation for Biomedical Research and available through their website. Picture of a little girl lying in a hospital bed with stuffed animals. Caption reads: "It's the animals you don't see that really helped her recover." Sentimental Favorite! |
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Milestones in Medicine
- a timeline that highlights medical advances occurring from
the year 1600 - 2000.
Produced by Texas Society for Biomedical Research.
Single copies are free of charge - multiple copies are subject to a
nominal fee, shipping and handling charges, and availability.
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the Real Killers? Produced by the Foundation for Biomedical Research and available through their website. Picture of three cells: cancer, heart disease and AIDS. Caption reads: "If we stop animal research, who'll stop the real killers?" |
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Protesters Produced by the Foundation for Biomedical Research and available through their website. Picture of protesters. Caption reads: "Thanks to animal research, they'll be able to protest 23.5 years longer" |
| Thank Research If - a tale of advances in medical research told in pictures and words - a fun read. |
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Traveling Through Biotechnology -
a road map of biotechnological history starting with fermentation and ending with cloning. Produced by Texas Society for Biomedical Research. Single copies are free of charge - multiple copies are subject to a nominal fee, shipping and handling charges, and availability. |
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Sink Produced by the Foundation for Biomedical Research and available through their website. Picture of small child looking into cabinet under kitchen sink. Caption reads: "Why are household products tested on laboratory animals? Ask someone with kids." |
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Women's Health - understanding women's health issues through basic research. Produced by Texas Society for Biomedical Research. Single copies are free of charge - multiple copies are subject to a nominal fee, shipping and handling charges, and availability. |
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White Rat (11 x17) -
Click here to download printable PDF.
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An illustrated, educational story book for children ages 8-12 explains the important role of lab animals in medical research and discovery. Click to download a copy |
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FRIENDS AND PARTNERS: A STORY ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP OF MAN AND ANIMALS |
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A booklet written especially for children.
Included are 10 illustrations of animals, as well as photographs of some
children who have been helped by animal research.
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CSI: Community Sickness Investigation - Interactive Game CD Scenario: The FDA has discovered that a local merchant has been adding an unknown, potentially-toxic chemical to water and calling it an “energy drink.” People of all ages, weights and sizes are flocking to the store and purchasing large quantities of this drink. The problem is people are getting sick. The task is for you, the CSI detective, to figure out what the toxicity level of this chemical is and if it’s an illegal substance before everyone in your town is incapacitated. (HINT: the substance is caffeine!) |
 Goal of game: The educational objective of this game is to provide students, middle and high school level, with a fun, interactive investigational tool to enhance learning skills related to the research process. Playing this computer game will demonstrate the role of animals in research, safeguards involved in lab animal research, obstacles and challenges in lab animal research. Successful completion of this game will also demonstrate a link between lab animal research and the health of a community. The game can be used as a stand-alone tool or in conjunction with the more detailed “Rat Study” teaching guide developed by Michigan teacher Amy Zitzelberger of Hazel Park High School. See OSERA for purchase information |
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Infection
is a board game in which, Players race around the board catching diseases
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Catch diseases left in public places, pass diseases to other players, get cured in the medical stations. Medicaid, Christmas bonuses, and the lottery help pay the bills. Diagnose your disease in the Info center, get it wrong and you catch the disease! Infection's disease cards provide a wealth of information; they are color coded to indicate the degree of seriousness, from basic diseases to major communicable diseases. Each card includes the common and Latin name, causes, symptoms, and treatments. |
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Communicating Science & Medicine to Children |
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A
curriculum resource binder containing background information on
biomedical science for teachers of young people; a compendium of
activities geared toward stimulating thinking about biomedical science
and advance language and interpersonal skills; and a set of cartoon
slides with talking/ discussion points. Grades 2-6. |
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Produced by the Massachusetts Society for Medical Research, Inc. (MSMR), in collaboration with the American Medical Association. |
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Casey's Awakening - Ideal for Middle School Students |
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Produced by: Massachusetts Society for Medical Research, Inc. Order copies directly from MSMR |
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The Lucky Puppy Coloring Book The Lucky Puppy, is the first coloring workbook in the nation that describes the process and excitement of scientific research, careers and the role of animals. |
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Research Helping Animals |
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This colorful and attractive publication describes the benefits of animal research for animals, ranging from marine mammals to circus, farm and show animals. High quality photography and the focus on animals that attract children's interest make this booklet especially valuable to teachers of lower elementary grade students. |
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Personal Ensign Undefeated Champion Card |
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Read the extraordinary story of the unbeaten champion Personal Ensign who won the 1988 Breeders Cup with five surgical screws in her left rear pastern. |
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Posters and bookmarks can also be found on the Foundation for Biomedical Research website. |
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What's the Point of Animal Research booklet |
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Colorful, 20-page booklet that speaks directly to adolescents about the relevance and importance of bioscience research and product testing to their lives. Woven throughout the main text is a story, told in comic-strip style, about teens that come to understand the significance of scientific research through injury or illness. |
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Animal Research: Fact vs. Myth |
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An updated brochure developed by the Foundation for Biomedical Research. Provides up-to-date answers to common misconceptions about animal research. Refutes the major claims of the anti-research element of the animal rights movement. Download Facts vs Myths (PDF) |
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Proud Achievements of Animal Research |
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An updated brochure developed by the Foundation for Biomedical Research. Focuses on all the wonderful things that animal research has contributed to society today, and warns of the problems that would be created if animal research were stopped. Also gives a short chronological list of major medical breakthroughs utilizing animal research. Download Proud Achievements (PDF) |
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Species Sheets |
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Set of four reference sheets
detailing the contributions of different species to specific
research advances. Set includes sheets on rats and mice, cats and
dogs, non-human primates, and other animals. |
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Animal
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Excellent primer on animal research. Major points covered include the benefits to society of animal research, the various roles animal play in research, the validity of scientific research, some basic trends about the numbers of animals used, a brief overview of their care and treatment, as well as the laws and regulations that protect them. Finally, there is a section devoted to alternatives and what that really means. |
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Exploring
the Mysteries of Aging Outlines the contributions of animal research to the health of our aging population |
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Bleeding Hearts, Broken Promises A look at Hollywood's conflicting support for disease research and animal rights. |
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For the Greater Good
Booklet put together by the
Northwest Association for Biomedical Research |
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A five-part series featured in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer
highlighting the work of professionals who are involved with animals and
research. Download the complete series as a pdf file or read single
articles online. |
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Originally published by Join Hands Educational Foundation and is now available from the AALAS Foundation. In an attractive and easily readable format, the publication covers key issues and questions about product safety testing. |
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BioSTARS: Allergies |
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Topical newsletter for
teachers and students. Teacher's guide accompanies each issue. For middle
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BioRAP® ... a series of topical newsletters for teachers and students. Topics include Aging; AIDS; Cancer; Feline Leukemia; Product Safety Testing; and Risk Assessment. For middle schools. Produced by: Connecticut United for Research Excellence, Inc. Cost: Single copies free
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HEADS ON! for Healthy Living HEADS ON! for Healthy Living© is a handbook of critical and creative thinking activities that accompanies our People & Animals: United for Health Interactive Health and Science Calendar©. Teachers will find it particularly useful for their classes. Teachers can also use HEADS ON! for Health Living as a stand-alone tool. The entire handbook is available here in PDF format. You will need the Adobe Acrobat® reader to view and print it.
Click here
for HEADS ON! for Healthy Living. If you prefer to
receive HEADS ON! as a black & white printout, you
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LAB Notes is a classroom newsletter on current topics in life science research.
LAB Notes: Toxicology This issue covers risk assessment and the science of toxicology. There are descriptions of accompanying classroom activities. To learn more about LAB Notes, click here .
To download a copy of Lab Notes, click here.
Curiosity is the Key to Discovery,
a booklet produced by the National Institutes of Health about Nobel
winners and what led them to their discoveries.
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Other resources:
Alternative Research Methods - To solve scientific puzzles, researchers must search for and use a variety of the best possible methods to get accurate and objective results . Alternative methods – including those which can refine, reduce, or replace the need to test anything on live animals – are a top priority in biological and consumer product safety research.
What is PETA teaching your child?
"Your Mommy Kills Animals!" People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
often bypasses parents to spread destructive propaganda to kids about food
and fur. PETA reaches more than two million a year at school and on the
internet. (ConsumerFreedom.com)
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PETA: Anti-Cure for AIDS "Even if animal research resulted in a cure for AIDS, we'd be against it." — Ingrid Newkirk, President and Co-Founder of PETA PETA has funneled over $100,000 to criminals convicted of destroying medical research and firebombing scientific laboratories in the name of "animal liberation."(ConsumerFreedom.com) |
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Rats vs. Sick Kids "Even if animal research resulted in a cure for AIDS, we'd be against it." -Ingrid Newkirk, President & Co-Founder of PETA Did you know PETA is using your contributions for a campaign to boycott the March of Dimes, the Pediatric AIDS Foundation, and the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation (Race for the Cure). Why? Because these charities may use animals in their medical research. (ConsumerFreedom.com) |
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