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Grasshopper DissectionExplore basic insect anatomy with preserved grasshoppers. This dissection requires only dissecting scissors, and you can do it in a class period.
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On the Cutting Edge: Rat DissectionThe rat’s body structure and organ systems are relatively similar to those of a human. This similarity provides an interesting look into mammalian anatomy and allows students to make comparisons between humans, rats, and other mammals.
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On the Cutting Edge: Rat Dissection External ExamIn this activity, we’ll show you how to start with a thorough examination of the rat’s external anatomy that helps students gain insight about this animal’s habitat, behavior, and relatedness to humans.
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Heart DissectionDissection of a preserved sheep or pig heart offers students an excellent opportunity to learn about mammalian heart anatomy.
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On the Cutting Edge: Starfish AnatomyLearn how to do a hands-on lesson that explores the starfish’s external anatomy, focusing on structures used for locomotion, protection, and feeding.
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On the Cutting Edge: Think Mink!This article explores how Carolina mink make great model organisms for introducing your students to general mammalian anatomy and physiology.
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All About Owl PelletsOwl pellet dissections are fun, hands-on, and educational for students of all ages.Plus the activity can build toward several NGSS standards across grade levels.
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BioBuilderExplore innovative STEM education kits by BioBuilder. Learn more and download the manuals.
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Fetal Pig DissectionPigs are excellent and engaging specimens for studying mammalian anatomy. They exhibit hair, a muscular diaphragm, a 4-chambered heart, and mammary glands.
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Preying Protozoa Lab InstructionsIn this activity, students observe, compare and contrast feeding behaviors of two carnivorous species of protozoa. This is a life science activity for grades 6-12.
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