Should we stop using animals? Boardworks KS3 Science 2008 Biology Around Us Teacher notes The British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV) is campaigning peacefully to create a world where nobody wants or believes we need to experiment on animals. www.buav.org

What are the laws about animal testing? Boardworks KS3 Science 2008 Biology Around Us To use animals in scientific research, organizations must apply to the government for a licence. The government will only issue a licence for the use of animals in research if there is no valid alternative that can be used. If granted a licence, laboratories must follow rules set by the government about how the animals are kept, used and killed. Photo credit: Wellcome Library, London

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The future of animal testing Boardworks KS3 Science 2008 Biology Around Us Many people hope that the number of organisms used in scientific procedures can be reduced in the future. The government is also currently funding research to improve and develop alternative methods. Photo credit: Jupiterimages Corporation Alternative methods are already being used by scientists, wherever possible.

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Boardworks KS3 Science 2008 Biology Around Us Careers in biology Boardworks KS3 Science 2008 Biology Around Us Studying science allows you to develop a wide range of knowledge, skills and understanding. Science qualifications are highly valued by employers and can lead to many different career pathways. There are a wide range of biology-related careers, these include: medicine scientific research conservation food science forensics farming veterinary services science communication. What is it like working in these fields?

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Choosing a career in biology Boardworks KS3 Science 2008 Biology Around Us Many science careers involve working with the public, working outdoors or from an office environment. Biology-based careers don’t always involve working in a laboratory. Photo credit: Jupiterimages Corporation Why not think about a career in science?