Animals

Haley DrayerJen Reis

Monica Akerley

What would you do if……

• The students are fooling around in class

• Have a problem with

dissections

• Have an allergy or a weak stomach

Correct Procedures for Dissections

• Have alternative ideas for certain students

• Appreciations for the animal

• Maturity level

• Reliable scientific supply company

• Work space

• Physical environment

• Safety equipment

• Individual problems

• Care of animals

• Tools are cleaned

• Curriculum objectives

Key Components

• Storage• Preservation• Disposal• Cleaning

procedures

Pets and Plans

• Always have a holiday break and summer plan

• Journal/Record pet’s schedule

Pets in the Classroom

Pets require a lot of work• Responsibility• Time• Attention

Location

• Make classroom pet friendly• Lighting• Stable place for cage• Locks

Respect

• Talk to students about pet conduct• Proper handling• No inhumane treatment• Keep the pet comfortable• Always educational

What if…

• What to do if…• a pet escapes• the room is being cleaned• a pet is distracting students• a pet is being mistreated

Never ever…

• Let the pet loose in the classroom• Let the pet loose outside• Allow students will allergies to touch the

pet• Leave the cage open• Ignore the animal

Guidelines for Ethical Conduct In the Care and Use of Animals

• These guidelines were developed by the APA (American Psychological Association)

• The acquisition, care, housing, use, and disposition of animals should be in compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and institutional laws and regulations.

• In order to use animals for research, one must complete

the following…………………………………………………

Guidelines for Ethical Conduct In the Care and Use of Animals

• 1. Justification of the research– Research should be undertaken with a clear scientific

purpose. There should be a reasonable expectation that the research will…• Increase knowledge of this animal and its processes• Provide results that benefit the health or welfare of humans

or other animals• The species chosen for study should be best suited to

answer the questions posed.• The research should be monitored and the animals’ welfare

should also be monitored throughout the course of the

investigation.

Guidelines for Ethical Conduct In the Care and Use of Animals

• 2. Personnel• 3. Care and Housing of Animals• 4. Acquisition of Animlas• 5. Experimental Procedures• 6. Field Research• 7. Educational Use of Animals