Educational Materials
PSBR can provide the educational resources listed below free of charge by request.
Electronic versions for each item are available below
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Note: We also have an extensive list of online resources and PDF documents here.
Accept the Challenge to Care: Careers in Laboratory Animal Science (DVD):
This 15-minute video explores the variety of careers in the field of laboratory animal science through interviews with professionals within the field. It also introduces the audience to the benefits humans and animals receive from the use of the animals in medical research. The target audience of the video is high school students who are exploring possible career paths, yet junior high and even college students will benefit from its contents. View online
Animal Roles in Medical Discoveries:
A poster that lists the Nobel Prizes for Medicine and Physiology awarded since 1901 and shows the role animals have played in these important discoveries. PDF version
Careers in Biomedical Research:
A brochure that describes the various career paths within the biomedical field; from research scientists to technicians to professionals involved in animal transportation and housing. Learn about the many career opportunities and the education needed to enter the different careers. PDF version
Caring for Animals - A Guide to Animals in the Classroom (Available Online Only):
This booklet provides information for teachers and students about the benefits of having animals in the classroom and issues that may be involved with caring for these animals. Specific information is provided about caring for 9 species that are commonly found in classrooms. Signs of pain and distress and common diseases are also discussed. Only available in a PDF version
Casey's Awakening (Available Online Only):
This illustrated storybook takes its characters -- a classroom of students -- on a tour of a laboratory animal research facility. Recommended for middle school students. Only available in a PDF version
Fact vs. Myth - The Essential Need for Animals in Medical Research:
A brochure developed by the Foundation for Biomedical Research that provides up-to-date answers to common misconceptions about animal research. It also refutes the major claims of the anti-research element of the animal rights movement. PDF version
Living Laboratories (Available Online Only):
A double sided poster featuring a sampling of the wide variety of living laboratories that scientists are using to advance human and animal health. From bacterium to mice and rats, these model organisms are dispensable to science and the advancement of medicine. The back side features descriptions of each model organism. PDF version
Proud Achievements of Animal Research:
A brochure developed by the Foundation for Biomedical Research. It focuses on all the wonderful things that animal research has contributed to today's society, and warns of the problems that would be created if animal research were stopped. The brochure also gives a short chronological list of major medical breakthroughs utilizing animal research. PDF version
Species Sheets (Available Online Only):
Set of four reference sheets detailing the contributions of different species to specific research advances. Set includes a sheet on rats and mice, cats and dogs, non-human primates, and other animals. PDF version
Thank Research If (Available Online Only):
This poster illustrates ways to Thank Research. Thank Research If...you take medicine to treat allergies, your dog doesn't have fleas, your grandmother has a new hip, you've taken medicine to stop an ache, you've never had the measles, you've never breathed with the help of an iron lung, you don't know what bubonic plague is, you control your diabetes with insulin, you take vitamins, your dad has recovered from a heart attack, etc. Only available in a PDF version
The Importance of Being a Mouse:
An illustrated, educational story book for children ages 8-12. It explains the important role of lab animals in medical research and discovery. PDF version
Use of Animals in Biomedical Research - Understanding the Issues:
A two page brochure detailing why we need biomedical research, why animals are used, benefits from animal research, and the animal rights movement. PDF version
Veterinary Medicine Careers (DVD):
A 29-minute DVD to educate students in 6th grade and higher about the diverse career opportunities in veterinary medicine. View online
Veterinarians Speaking for Research (DVD):
Hear from veterinarians on the front lines of research, take a tour through an animal research facility, and learn how current research is improving medical care for humans and animals. View online
Why more Veterinary Technicians are choosing Laboratory Animal Science:
A brochure explaining why veterinary technicians around the country have chosen a career path in laboratory animal science. Laboratory animal technicians are an essential part of a research team and provide compassionate attention and care to research animals. This brochure tells first hand experiences of why people around the country chose a career in laboratory animal science. PDF version
What's the Point of Bioscience Research? (Comic book for 10 to 15 year olds):
This 20-page comic book speaks directly to adolescents about the relevance and importance of bioscience research and product testing to their lives. The comic book tells a story of teens that come to understand- through injury or illness- the significance of scientific research.
