1. Animals Haley Drayer Jen Reis Monica Akerley

2. What would you do if…… The students are fooling around in class Have a problem with dissections Have an allergy or a weak stomach

3. 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

4. Key Components Storage Preservation Disposal Cleaning procedures

5. Pets and Plans Always have a holiday break and summer plan Journal/Record pet’s schedule

6. Pets in the Classroom Pets require a lot of work Responsibility Time Attention

7. Location Make classroom pet friendly Lighting Stable place for cage Locks

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

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

10. 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

11. 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…………………………………………………

12. 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.

13. 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