Animal testing

Following on from the milgram experiment we saw last week, we're going to look at ethics today.  Here's the  video from last week if you want a refresh:

This experiment places stress on the people involved, and so raises issues about whether it is wrothwhile.  Animal testing is another area that raises a similar issue.

Task for today: Use the following links to find out more about the animal testing issue, then answer the questions here in your books:

1. Explain why animals are used in research
2. Are animals treated cruelly in research? Do they suffer? Describe any suffering they may go through.
3. Name some products/materials that have been developeed using animal testing.
4. Decide whether you support animal testing or not, and explain why.  Make sure you justify your stance!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4767875.stm  :    RECENT NEWS INFO

http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/hottopics/animalexperiments/    VIEWPOINTS

http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/find_out/guides/animals/animal_testing/newsid_2149000/2149767.stm                         NEWSROUND – CHILD FRIENDLY INFO    

http://www.pro-test.org.uk/               THE PRO USE OF ANIMALS GROUP

http://www.thebodyshop.com.au/ourValues.cfm?valueID=1  BODY SHOP VIEWPOINT

http://www.buav.org/                                   ANTI ANIMAL TESTING GROUP



I.T. lesson

This morning we will be doing some research for a prac experiment we will be doing next week.  You will need some background information that you will collect today, and after planning the experiment tomorrow we will be ready for next week.
The experiment will be investigating how much juice we can get from a certain amount of apple using enzymes.
Use the internet to find answers to the questions on your sheets, this link may be useful if you're stuck:
http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_ideas/BioChem_p010.shtml

This one is a page from bitesize giving some information about enzzymes:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks3bitesize/science/organisms_behaviour_health/diet_drugs/revise5.shtml

Last of all, try any of the activities on this page:
http://reviewgamezone.com/game.php?id=196

Make sure you keep your sheets to refer to tomorrow.