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Writing Prompt

Should Animals Be Used for Experiments?

Theme Science
Grades 9-12

Introduction

Animal rights and the use of them in scientific research is something that has been heavily debated. The students will write a persuasive/argumentative essay regarding whether or not animals should be used for scientific experimentation.

Learning Objectives

Write arguments with sufficient evidence to support a claim. ()
Conduct research to answer a question. ()

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