You are a 45-year-old man who leads a pretty normal life.  You work as a businessman, and have a wife and a 10-year-old daughter.  You are generally a passive observer of anything happening in the arena of animal research, but you do watch the news a lot and browse the internet for interesting news stories about what’s going on in the world.  Recently you have read a few stories, including some from each side of the issue of animal testing. You must do research using the links provided below and write a position paper from a regular ol’ citizen’s point of view, answering the question, “Should animal research continue in the Unites States?”  This will be in preparation for the whole-class debate about animal research.  See Your Task page for specific information about the assignments.

Guiding Questions:

1. 1.How do you believe animals should be treated?
   

2. 2.How does the news shape the information you receive about animal testing?
   

3. 3.Does positive pro-animal research influence you more? Or negative images you come across?
   

Research Links:

Billboards to promote animal testing on ABC NEWS: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/controversial-billboards-promote-animal-research/story?id=13350118#.T01uPqAbHzk.email

Replacing animal testing? US NEWS: http://www.usnews.com/science/articles/2010/01/14/technology-aims-to-replace-animal-testing

PETA reveals mandatory cosmetics testing: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2104319/Avon-Est-e-Lauder-Peta-reveals-cosmetic-brands-ordered-animal-testing.html

Discovery NEWS; defense of animal testing: http://news.discovery.com/animals/animal-research-medical-defended-110221.html

UCLA; Animals generating new treatments: http://newsroom.ucla.edu/portal/ucla/animal-generates-new-treatments-45057.aspx

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