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1. VIRTUAL FROG DISSECTION LAB FOR FREE
2. VIRTUAL FROG DISSECTION LAB UPDATE
3. VIRTUAL FROG DISSECTION LAB SERIES

The humane solutions catalog features effective non-animal alternatives to help teach students valuable skills while they learn about anatomy and physiology. The BioLEAP Classroom Grant offers awards of up to $1,000 to teachers in the United States who want to implement humane methods in their classrooms.įrom web-based programs and apps to physical models, teachers can find cost-effective solutions that meet their needs. The goal of replacing classroom dissection with superior humane scientific methods for all students can only be achieved if the key players in this field are persuaded that doing so is the best course of action. We are fighting a mindset-and until that mindset changes, true progress will continue to be stymied. Key drivers in the perpetuation of this line of thinking are the country’s educational leadership organizations.

VIRTUAL FROG DISSECTION LAB UPDATE

In fact, a recent update to the NABT’s position statement on the “Use of Animals in Biology Education” even goes so far as to claim that the use of alternatives in place of dissection “may constitute a disservice to many students and does not acknowledge the well-documented educational benefits of hands-on dissection.” Standards published by the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) promote to their members the notion of dissection as an indispensable aspect of a biology course. To fight this mindset, NAVS is working closely with educators and educational experts in the field of biology and related areas, in order to examine the desired learning outcomes of traditional dissection. By weighing the value of dissection against that of humane alternatives-including the educational, financial and environmental benefits of each method-NAVS will then be able to clearly demonstrate that the current course of action (animal dissection) that is sanctioned and promoted by the NABT and NSTA is not based on core educational values. Students can navigate through the interactive lab slides by tapping items located in the home slide to access videos and review over the parts of the Frog. The slides & packets were created for Middle School students but can be adjusted for any age. Doing so will allow us to recommend the development of new educational standards which recognize the equivalence or superiority of dissection alternatives.We all know the value of hands-on learning, but sometimes providing science labs and dissections can be challenging, especially for homeschoolers. This lab takes about 2 class periods in the classroom, or about 90 minutes. The equipment and supplies can be expensive or hard to find. Some parents may not feel comfortable conducting labs at home, especially the dissections. While many areas have science labs for homeschoolers, this isn’t the case everywhere. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed at these sites are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation, the University of Washington or the State of Washington.If you’re having trouble doing science labs in your homeschool, virtual labs and dissections may be a good option for your family.

VIRTUAL FROG DISSECTION LAB SERIES

The University of Washington holds the copyright to the series of lessons, however ownership of the Internet resources referenced in the lessons may be found at the resource site.

The students absolutely love the alternative way of learning. We are very grateful to Teach Kind for your generous contribution. The lessons are now maintained through funds from the State of Washington. The app allows students to completely understand the internal biology of the frog, and use the same dissection tools as they would in a lab to simulate the dissection process. Creation of the series of lessons is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under grant numbers 92558003. This lesson is part of the series "DO-IT Lessons" developed by the University of Washington. A browser that supports forms and sensitive images is.

VIRTUAL FROG DISSECTION LAB FOR FREE

Schools that choose to participate will receive humane dissection tools for free or at reduced cost and will be provided with. This interactive program is part of the "Whole Frog" project. The pilot program is designed to quantify educational efficacy and the views of students and teachers on using humane, non-animal teaching methods (e.g., digital dissection, virtual reality tools, and anatomical models).