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