The BUAV is launching its new student guide to animal experimentation at the 2010 Annual Association for Science Education’s (ASE) Annual conference at the University of Nottingham today.

The guide is written for secondary pupils aged 11-16 years old and is designed to provide them with the key arguments against the use of animals in experiments.

The guide provides a general introduction to the use of animals in the UK including, numbers and species used and for what purpose. Written from the point of view of those concerned about the harmful use of animals, the guide covers topics such as ethics and animal suffering, do animal experiments work, are all animal experiments necessary and the alternatives.

The guide may be useful for Key Stage 3 and 4 students covering the topic of animal experimentation as part of Science, Citizenship or as part of debates and persuasive writing in English classes.

The BUAV’s “What is wrong with animal experiments? A guide for students” is available free to students and teachers in pdf format or in A4 colour booklet upon request (bulk orders are subject to charge). For further information and to request a copy please email info@buav.org.

The ASE Annual Conference is for everyone involved in science education; teachers, technicians or advisors. It comprises in excess of 350 varied lectures and workshops over three days that will prove invaluable to the careers of teachers and science technicians nationwide. The entire programme is an education for the delegates, offering a unique opportunity to network and share best practice with around 3,000 delegates. This year it is being hosted by The University of Nottingham and takes place from Thursday 7th to Saturday 10th January 2010.  Read more here.