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"Next of Kin"—A Compassionate Interdisciplinary Science Curriculum

Grades 2-5

In a continuing collaborative effort, Friends of Washoe (FOW) and the New England Anti-Vivisection Society (NEAVS) are proud to announce the second installment of “Next of Kin, A Compassionate, Interdisciplinary Science Curriculum” (NOK).

This second installment includes lessons and activities appropriate for elementary students grades 2-5.

The first installment released fall 2001 included lessons and activities for grades 6-9.

Once completed the curriculum series will be the first of its kind and cover the range of grades 2-12.

This one-of-a-kind curriculum introduces students to information and issues dealing with free-living and captive chimpanzees. It also introduces students to issues surrounding experimentation on all non-human animals.

In contrast to many curricula, this is one that uses sound empirical research to support a compassionate approach for the study of all our fellow animals. (The curriculum lessons are designed so they can be used comprehensively, as a supplement or as extra lessons as needed.)

The second installment is available to teachers, parents and friends of students by ordering through the FOW or NEAVS websites (www.friendsofwashoe.org OR www.neavs.org).

This new elementary curriculum for grades 2-5 can be ordered in binder form or at a reduced cost on a CD-ROM in a printable pdf format. The first installment for grades 6-9 can also be ordered through the FOW and NEAVS websites. Please check the websites for ordering information.

When you visit www.friendsofwashoe.org and www.neavs.org you can download a free “NOK coupon” to enter a drawing for a free copy of NOK grades 2-5, CD-ROM.

The drawing will be held during World Week for Animals in Labs, 2003, on April 24th. Two winners will be announced – one from FOW and one from NEAVS. SO ENTER NOW!!

New Pricing!

$30.00 for Gr. 2-5 (paper)
$24.95 for for Gr. 2-5 (printable cd-rom)
$30.00 for for Gr.6-9

Special Price!
Buy both Grades 2-5 and 6-9
for only $60!

Next of Kin Curriculum
> About NoK
> Grades 2-5
> Grades 6-9
> Grades 10-12 - coming soon!

> Enter Free Drawing

> About 'Next of Kin', the book

> Learn More About CHCI

> Teacher Comments
> Order Next of Kin curriculum
> Sample Lesson Plan
   :: Chimp or Human?

> Next of Kin Curriculum Unveiled
> Educating the Next Generation

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