Next of Kin - An Interdisciplinary Compassionate Curriculum
NEAVS and Friends of Washoe/Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute have developed a compassionate interdisciplinary science curriculum to introduce middle school students to important science lessons and critical thinking about the use of animals in science.

In addition to a comprehensive course guide and notebook with more than 25 lessons, the curriculum has a companion CD-ROM that may be used to preview the curriculum or to enhance the lesson plans.

The curriculum can be used by teachers as a supplement to other units or randomly. Curriculum activities provide the students opportunities to participate in research, decision-making and cooperative problem-solving.

Comments from teachers piloting the program on both the east and west coasts have been overwhelmingly positive, according to Fouts-Carrico.

Sample Lesson Plan: Chimp or Human?

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