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peta2 Animal Dissection Survey
1.
What grade were you in when you were asked to dissect an animal?
2nd – 5th grade
6th–12th grade
College
Never asked
2.
What kind of animal(s) did you dissect?
Frog
Pig
Cat
Worm
Fish
Other
3.
How did the experience make you feel? (Check all that apply)
Curious
Neutral
Uncomfortable
Excited
Upset
Scared
Mad
4.
Did the experience affect your interest in science or biology?
Increased interest
No change
Decreased interest
5.
Were you aware that alternatives to animal dissection exist?
Yes
No
6.
Did your teacher offer a choice between dissection and a humane alternative?
Yes
No
Not sure
7.
If given the option today, would you choose a humane, animal-free alternative?
Yes
No
Maybe
8.
How do you feel about animal dissection in education?
9.
Do you believe dissection is necessary to learn biology effectively?
Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree
10.
Do you think schools should offer alternatives to animal dissection?
Yes
No
Not sure
11.
What kind of humane option have you used, if any?
3D models
Interactive software
Videos
Virtual reality
Other
12.
Would you support a policy that allows students to opt out of dissection?
Yes
No
Not sure
13.
Would you be interested in helping promote humane science education at your school?
Yes
No
Maybe
14.
What would make it easier for students to speak up about dissection concerns?
15.
What is your age?
16.
What is your grade level or highest level of education completed?
Middle school
High school
College
Other