A biology teacher pushes the limits:
biology class lesson in Gunnison, Utah involving the dissection of a live dog has outraged some parents and students, according to a report. "I thought that it would be just really a good experience if they could see the digestive system in the living animal," Biology teacher Doug Bierregaard said. Biology teacher Doug Bjerregaard, who is a substitute teacher at Gunnison Valley High School, wanted his students to see how the digestive system of a dog worked.Bjerregaard made arrangements for his students to be a part of a dissection of a dog that was still alive. The dog was still alive, but the teacher said it was sedated before the dissection began.
I disagree with the students who claim there is nothing to be learned from this - but that doesn't necessarily make it humane, or worth doing, or even acceptable.
(Side note: Does anyone but me see the sick humor in the fact that the sidebar item, "WEEK'S MOST POPULAR" photos, is entitled, "Bizarre Items Found In Kids' Stomachs"? It's really hard to believe that's a coincidence.)
Via Education Wonks.
Posted by kswygert at May 13, 2005 03:21 PM