Resources for Implementing Humane Science Policies in Your School

Use the following resources to learn more about the ethics of dissection, dissection alternatives, and how to implement humane science policies:

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'Guide to Animals and the Dissection Industry' (Ages 11–Adult)
This eight-page guide explains the ethical concerns of dissection and provides a list of alternatives and information on what students and educators can do to help. Distribute these guides to all students, science teachers, and school board members.

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Dissection Factsheet (Ages 9–Adult)
This factsheet is the perfect way to introduce educators, students, parents, and administrators to the issues surrounding dissection. Order it from TeachKind or download, print, and copy the PDF.

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Dissection Alternatives
Resource list for non-animal learning methods in science education.

Dissection Pack (for Students and Educators)
Available FREE From TeachKind, this pack will help you change your school's policies. Help ensure that students can refuse to dissect or get your school or district to ban the use of animal dissections.

An Overview of Non-Animal Learning Methods (for Educators)
This brief outlines the many pedagogical, economic, and ethical benefits of non-animal learning methods and how they can replace the use of animals in the classroom.