The National Association of Biology Teachers officially says that "There is no suitable alternative to the real dissection of alternatives to dissection and why more peeps are refusing to dissect.
What Is Virtual Dissection? 2q7351
Virtual dissection is typically done on online activities can be used by a school for years to come.
What's Wrong with Real Dissection? 5i4b6b
Many people believe there is nothing wrong with real dissection and that it is an important component of kind of gross.
- Between three to six million frogs are bred and killed each year for the purpose of dissection.
- Just 12 Bullfrogs can cost $182. Times that by every Biology class in your school each year and you have one costly science experiment.
- Frogs aren't the only animals used for Biology class - fetal pigs, cats are part of some curriculums.
Does Everyone Have to Dissect? 37553
At most schools in California, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Illinois, Virginia, Vermont, Rhode Island, and New Jersey. Other states may have school board policies that regulate dissection choice. These laws allow students to participate in alternatives to dissection.
In Israel, do not teach dissection until university. This doesn't mean they no longer study biology in these countries - they've just found alternatives to real dissection.
- If you would like to try your hand at virtual dissection, check out the virtual dissection activities on www.froguts.com.
Planning Your Next Move 343v34
If you know that your science class will be dissecting this year and you want to opt out, it's best to act sooner rather than later. Tell your parents why you do extra work to prove that you're not opting out of dissecting just so that you can slack. If your teacher isn't sympathetic to your cause, you may want to get your parents to come in with you to talk to the teacher or a principal. Good luck!
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