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Animals in Science: A Resource Guide ANIMALS IN SCIENCE: A RESOURCE GUIDE was created in response to requests from educators and students for information about the use of animals in research. It contains the current information on the subject - information essential to an informed decision about the propriety of animal use. Animals are indispensable to unraveling the medical mysteries that still plague our society. Yet, the use of animals in scientific research, testing, and education has become one of the most volatile issues to arise in the natural sciences in recent years. The issue must e addressed by today's scientific community - from researchers closing in on the treatment of AIDS to fourteen-year-olds taking their first biology class - because it is so central to our national health and safety and to the future of science. This guide is the result of a project undertaken by the Pennsylvania Society for Biomedical Research, a coalition of voluntary health organizations, academia, and industry. The materials selected for inclusion meet high standards of quality, readability, and objectivity and have been written by reputable leaders in the scientific community. Prestigious sources include The New England Journal of Medicine, American Medical Association, National Institutes of Health, National Academy of Sciences, and the Institute of Medicine. The guide is designed for maximum educational utility and is arranged with the needs of both educators and students in mind.   PURPOSE To meet a need expressed by teachers and students throughout Pennsylvania for balanced, factual information regarding the use of animals in biomedical research.   GOALS To address the importance of responsible animal use in biomedical research. To develop student analytical skills. To stimulate scientific thought and imagination. To recognize bioethical issues and the politics of science. To expose students to the realities, complexities, and importance of biomedical research. To heighten student awareness of careers in the life sciences. To provide resources not readily available in many secondary school libraries.   OBJECTIVES: To provide comprehensive resource materials for : Research Papers Essays Role Playing Background for class discussions Science projects with mentors ORGANIZATION: Help students to answer questions such as : Why are animals used in research? How do humans benefit from animal research? How do animals benefit from animal research? What is the role of animals in product safety testing? How do laws and regulations govern animal use? Are there alternatives to animal use? What ethical issues surround animal use? Animal Rights vs Animal Research: Is there a common ground? FORMAT Index allows access to information at the turn of a tab. Fast Facts contains statistics and fascinating capsules of information. Additional Resources provides an extensive Bibliography and a listing of organizations to contact for more information. Space makes easy addtional of materials and updates from the Pennsylvania Society for Biomedical Research. SUGGESTED USES Meet such Biology Core Course Proficiencies as these: "As a result of studying biology, students should be able to make more enlightened decisions involving themselves and their relationships within the biosphere. Evaluate information about current biological issues,... Evaluate the effects of humans on the state of the biosphere with respect to the current biological problems ... Indentify ways in which the study of biology serves as a foundation for many career opportunities in science and technology. "   Complement the "Animals in Science" Section of New Choices, New Responsibilities: Ethical Issues in the Life Sciences, a curriculum supplement for infusion into high school biology courses dealing with ethical issues in the life sciences, prepared by the Hastings Center through a grant from Hoffman-La Roche, Inc. (If you are not familiar with this supplement or the accompanying training program, contact the Pennsylvania Society for Biomedical Research.)