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Using animals in education

I woudl like to ask all of you what do you think about dissecting animals in science classes? Is it usefull or not? Is it ethically acceptable?

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Using animals in education

In the not too distant past, it was customary to dissect frogs, Guinea Pigs and small rabbits in secondary school biology classes. I find it very unethical to dissect animals in class and it could also be a very disturbing situation for the students. It is also illegal to catch frogs in Malta, let alone dissect them. I restrict my dissection sessions to using organs. They are easily obtained from any of the local butchers, and at a low cost too. Eric Bonanno B.Ed. (Hons.) Chemistry & Biology Master. St. Paul's Missionary College, Rabat, Malta G.C.

Eric Bonanno B.Ed. (Hons.)
Chemistry & Biology Master.
St. Paul's Missionary College,
Rabat,
Malta G.C.


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