Frog
Frog dissections have been a standard for biology classrooms for decades. Frog Specimens available on Amazon or through biological supply companies.
Complete Frog Dissection Packet – handout for students that includes the external and internal anatomy, brain, and leg bones. Includes a list of terms to study for lab practical.
Frog Dissection Labeled Images – shows the mouth, internal structures, and urinary system. Basic line drawings that students can practice labeling.
External Anatomy of the Frog – introduction to the dissection; instructions on how to find structures of the head and mouth
Student Guide to the Frog Dissection – student guide to major organs of the digestive, urogenital, and circulatory and respiratory systems
Removal of the Frog Brain and Bones – remove the frog’s brain, expose the bones of the lower leg
Frog Dissection Crossword – review terms and procedures
Alternative to the Frog Dissection – for students who do not wish to dissect a frog, project using internet resources
Ultimate Frog Anatomy Review – resource site for virtual frogs and practice quizzes
Label the Anatomy of a Frog – basic pictures of frogs for students to label, serves as a review for the lab test
Color the Dissection of a Frog – describes organs for students to color on a diagram.
Frog Dissection Gallery – collection of labeled and unlabeled images of the frog
Observe a Living Frog – non dissection, behavior and characteristics
Bullfrog Dissection – bullfrog dissection guides, more advanced than basic frog dissection
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Frog Quizzes
Kahoot – Practice identifying structures on images of the frog, students can practice on their own or in class
Frog Test 1 | Frog Test 2 | Frog Test 3 | Frog Test 4
Anatomy of the Frog (Drag and Drop) Quiz
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Fetal Pig
Fetal Pig Specimens available on Amazon. These are more expensive than other specimens, but are easier to identify structures and closely resemble human anatomy.
![fetal pig](https://www.biologycorner.com/wp-content/uploads/fetal-pig-specimen.png)
Guide to the Fetal Pig Dissection – instructions for dissecting the fetal pig, includes external anatomy, major organs of the digestive, respiratory, circulatory and urinary system
Ultimate Fetal Pig Dissection Review – resources for studying
Fetal Pig Lab Guide – lists structures and check boxes
Gallery of the Fetal Pig – collection of labeled and unlabeled images, Google photos
Fetal Pig Flashcards (Quizlet) – practice identifying structures
Earthworm
Earthworms are an inexpensive way to introduce students to dissections! Specimens available on Amazon.
Observation of a Live Earthworm – examine an annelid, observe its behavior (Bio 2) – (Order Live Earthworms)
Investigation: Earthworm – advanced version exploring earthworm behavior (AP Bio)
Explore the Anatomy of an Earthworm – dissect an earthworm, locate major structures
Label the Anatomy of an Earthworm – image of an earthworm, label its parts
Squid
Squid Dissection – describes procedure for dissecting a squid and identifying structures
Label the Anatomy of a Squid – label an image showing the internal and external structures
Virtual Squid Dissection – walk-through guide with photos of the squid
Arthropods
Crayfish External Anatomy – focusing on the appendages and mouthparts
Internal Anatomy of a Crayfish – the body cavity is exposed to reveal structures such as gills and the green gland
Crayfish Virtual Dissection – images and walk-through of crayfish dissection
Grasshopper Anatomy – examines the appendages and mouth parts
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Rat Dissection
Introduction – rat classification, body regions, terminology
External – general external structures, skinning of the rat to expose muscles and bone
Head, Thoracic, Abdominal – digestive system, heart, lungs
Urogenital System – kidneys, reproductive organs
Circulatory – major veins and arteries
Anatomy and Physiology
Sheep Brain Dissection | Virtual Sheep Brain Dissection
Heart Dissection | Virtual Heart Dissection
Cow Eye Dissection | Virtual Cow Eye Dissection
Human Anatomy
Label the Skeleton | Label the Skull | Label the Carpals and Tarsals
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