PHOTOS SPARK CONVERSATIONS
What emotions do you feel when you see this image?
What are your thoughts on the use of animals in research?
LET'S LEARN!
Useful Words/Phrases
- animal testing
- animal rights
- vivisection
- biomedical research
- regulatory compliance
SPEAK MORE!
Direction: Discuss the following questions with your mentor and share about yourself. Make sure to answer in complete sentences.
- Have you ever seen a product labeled “Not tested on animals”? Does this influence your decision to buy it? Why or why not?
- Some people avoid using products made from leather or fur because of animal rights concerns. Do you think this is necessary, or is it a personal choice?
- If a new life-saving medicine required vivisection, would you support its development? Why or why not?
- Would you feel safer using medicine or cosmetics that have gone through alternatives to animal testing, or do you think animal testing is still necessary?
- Biomedical research has helped develop many life-saving treatments, but it often involves testing on animals. Do you think the benefits outweigh the ethical concerns?
- Many drugstores sell makeup and skincare products that have been tested on animals. The cruelty-free options are sometimes more expensive. If you were shopping, would you choose the cruelty-free product even if it costs more? Why or why not?
Let's Practice!
Direction: Create a question using the vocabulary discussed.
Situation:
1. Think about animal testing. How would you ask someone about its ethical implications?
Situation:
2. Now consider alternatives. How can you ask someone about the effectiveness of alternative testing methods?
Situation:
3. Think about animal rights. How can you frame a question about the importance of animal rights in research?