|
View Cart (0)
Use of Animals for Medical Testing
Catalog #STO-129
Which animals should be used to test a new drug?
Time to complete: Three 40-minute class periods
Which animals should be used to test the safety and effectiveness of “NicoBlock”, a fictitious smoking cessation drug?
- Compare the human nervous system with the nervous systems of three animals (mice, cats, and baboons).
- Learn how nerve cell communication can be altered by drugs that block neurotransmitter receptors.
- Explore cost factors and ethical issues involved in animal testing.
Know Before You Buy! Download Teacher GuideLimit 1 free sample per customer
| Quantity | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | $15.14 ea. |
| 10 - 24 | $14.38 ea. |
| 25 - 1000 | $13.63 ea. |
Each assembled kit contains:
- Student instructions
- Effects of Nicotine and NicoBlock on the Brain
- 1 graphics sheet of brain photos, sections and receptors
- 1 small measuring cup
- 1 stirrer
- 1 plastic tray
- 4 tubes of simulated “Liver Enzymes” - human, mouse, cat, and baboon
- 4 labeled droppers
- 1 tube of simulated “Nicotine”
- 1 small scoop
- 1 tube of simulated “Protein Stain”
- Liver enzyme test sheet
- 1 simulated “protein gel”
- 1 sheet of DAPT gene codes
Also required: Water, safety goggles
Buy Unassembled and Save!
Refill Your Kit
Use of Animals for Medical Testing – Pack of 10 Unassembled Kits
Catalog # STO-129U
Unassembled packs contain materials for 10 kits.
- All supplies, lab materials, and printed labels
- Student instructions copy master
- Easy to follow instructions for kit assembly
| Quantity | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | $113.56 ea. |
| 10 - 1000 | $107.88 ea. |
Use of Animals for Medical Testing – 10 Kit Refill Pack
Catalog # STO-129R
Refill packs contain materials to replace consumable supplies for 10 kits.
| Quantity | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | $43.26 ea. |
| 10 - 1000 | $41.10 ea. |
Teacher Testimonial
The kits have great information with easy but thought provoking activities. There are many extensions that can be derived from the activity experience.
- High school biology teacher (OK)
Have questions? Check our FAQs or Contact Us for more information.