Animal Dissection
Discussion Questions
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​Would dissecting an animal (sheep heart or frog) make you uncomfortable?
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Does dissecting an animal (sheep heart or frog) sound fascinating?
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Is animal dissection animal cruelty?
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Is dissecting an animal an effective way to teach biology and anatomy?
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Are there any alternatives to animal dissection?
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Should animal dissection be banned in all schools? Should students just be able to opt out?
Research
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