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Dissection in Science Classes
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Posted over 2 years ago Do people still agree with using animals for dissection in science classes? There is so much technology out there, I just wonder if it is necessary or cost-effective anymore. All the computer programs are cheaper than actually buying dead animals! |
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| Posted over 2 years ago I think for things like frogs and worms it makes sense. Real specimens are so much different than pictures. |
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| Posted over 2 years ago I don't know the specifics of how much they cost, but I can still remember the smell when we dissected the frogs in high school- SMELLY! |
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| Posted over 2 years ago I think that we can teach for the children the other way. |
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| Posted 10 months ago I agree, the dissection process was smelly, however, it was an experience that I will never forget. It gave me such insight into the anatomy of animals. Plus, in my class, we were teamed up with two other people therefore requiring to work together in a team and accomplish a common goal- not only did or teacher teach us, but we also taught each other too. EdwardBear is correct in saying that real specimens are much different and more effective than pictures. |
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| Posted 11 days ago As a pre-vet student, for me dissecting on actual specimens helps more than using computer programs. However, I'm not sure how dissection is covered in schools now. I'm sure that depending on the animal, a good pre lab would be a computer program before starting the actual dissection. For earthworms and frogs, I think learning hands on during the dissection helps the students to see and recognize the organs and also helps them should the teacher or professor have a lab practical. That being said, I also know that some schools are getting away from dissection because of the cost and because of the risk of student injury with the dissection tools. Which in my opinion is a shame because I feel that the students are missing out on some hands on learning. |
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| Posted 11 days ago I'm glad we've never had to dissect anythign in school. [url=http://www.vitabits.co.uk/tea/gunpowder-tea/17195]Gunpowder Tea[/url]
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| Posted 10 days ago I would be opposed to killing a living creature if it were unnecessary... and it seems so, extremely UNnecessary. I'm just sayin', why ~ if we don't have to...why? |
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| Posted 1 day ago I'm sure you probably learn more from dissecting real animals. At the same time, I know that I don't remember anything from that unit. We dissected a frog and a worm. I couldn't really tell you anything significant about the anatomies of either. While I didn't freak out about it, I think I was a bit skeeved out by the idea, and now I just see it as unnecessary. Let the froggies live :). |
