Information for schools
Animal experiments can be an interesting topic for a school project or dissertation: what are animal experiments? Why is animal testing done? Are we allowed to conduct animal experiments? And do I consider it ethically responsible?
We therefore regularly receive requests from students to conduct interviews, provide information or answer a number of questions. Although we are happy to contribute to education on this subject, we unfortunately do not always have the time to do so. That is why we have created this page for you, where you can find more information.
Websites
Stichting informatie dierproeven (SID) (in Dutch)
Here you will find a wealth of information about animal testing and you can invite experts to give a presentation, participate in a debate, give a guest lecture or be interviewed. You will also find informative leaflets and material for your presentation or debate.
Dierenbescherming (in Dutch)
They offer a presentation package about animal experiments.
Proefdiervrij (in Dutch)
Proefdiervrij believes in a future without laboratory animals. Proefdiervrij funds groundbreaking research and informs the public, scientists and students about animal-free innovation.
Transitie Proefdiervrije Informatie (TPI)
TPI, the programme for the Transition to Animal-Free Innovation, aims to accelerate animal-free innovations. This is done through temporary, flexible networks and projects.
Animal experiment lesson plan (pdf, in Dutch)
We have developed a lesson plan for Year 10 pupils in VMBO-t, HAVO or VWO to encourage them to think about the animal debate on animal testing and then give them the opportunity to form their own opinion about animal experiments, or refine their current opinion.
Videos
There are many informative videos on this subject. See the channels of the SID and IvD Utrecht, where you can find various videos: