Origami Organelles™ 3-D Paper Model Kit: Liver and Spleen

Models are powerful tools for teaching science as they provide useful simplifications of structures and processes, helping to make the unseen seen and the complex simple. The liver is one of our largest organs and performs numerous essential functions, while the spleen plays a crucial role in the immune system and stores blood for times of crisis. Through model building, students gain a better understanding of these organs and functions.

First, they'll make a model of the liver and use it to identify the left lobe, right lobe, caudal lobe, quadrate lobe, hepatic artery, portal vein, and gallbladder. Next, students construct a model of the spleen depicting its shape and major blood vessels. Following assembly, they can use their models to discuss the function of the liver and spleen.

This model-making kit includes enough materials for students to assemble up to 5 paper models of each organ working cooperatively. The included comprehensive teacher resource guide provides illustrated readings, activities, key vocabulary, and an assessment, along with teaching opportunities for students to Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend, and Evaluate their understanding of the concepts presented.