Humane Dissection Lessons for Eco-Friendly Explorations
Inside Out Science: Explore Anatomy Like Never Before
Your favorite Getting Nerdy Scienstructable™ dissection models are now Inside Out Science! Explore teacher-created, hand-drawn 3D dissection models, anatomy activities, lab resources, word walls, and more – all designed to make anatomy accessible through authentic, hands-on learning. Whether you’re preparing students for a traditional dissection, providing a humane alternative, or exploring anatomy at any level, you’ll find the complete Inside Out Science collection right here.
Why Inside Out Science?
With roots in Getting Nerdy with Mel and Gerdy, and now growing as Inside Out Science, experience next level dissection models (Scienstructables™) that are paving the way for humane, alternative methods for anatomy exploration. Inside Out Science is rooted in the passion of making science education accessible and engaging by providing innovative tools that inspire students to explore the wonders of the natural world.
Over the past 15 years, IOS 3D dissection models have offered a hands-on approach to learning, fostering curiosity and understanding in classrooms worldwide. Each model creation is extensively researched and meticulously designed and hand-drawn by me to provide an interactive and immersive learning experience that is easy on the environment and easy on educator budgets. Together, we’re saving the planet, one animal at a time…
3D Dissection Models for Every Learning Level
Each model includes differentiated graphic organizers, questions and guiding PowerPoints with assembly examples. Both black line & color templates meet the needs of your diverse learners. Answer keys are provided.
VERTEBRATES
Explore the complexity of vertebrate animal anatomy through comprehensive dissection models, designed for a true comparative anatomy experience.
INVERTEBRATES
Review invertebrate anatomy with an extensive collection of spineless critters from each of the major invertebrate phyla of life.
Organs, Cells, & Everything Else
Looking for cell models, plants, or something else? Check out the IOS collection of non-animal specimen and other lessons!
BUNDLES
Want more than one animal? IOS offers thoughtful bundles of models at reasonable prices. Get more lessons for your comparative anatomy class with less strain on your budget.
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Teachers Everywhere Are Learning from the Inside Out!
“My students love these diagrams. This is a great way to prepare students for actual dissections and as a substitute for those students that will not participate in dissections. Wonderful resource overall. “
Cara S., Middle School Science Educator
“My son and I used this in his 10th-grade homeschool year for biology. These paper dissections replaced “real” dissections because he couldn’t handle the smell of formaldehyde. It was a fantastic resource, and we both learned a lot! I recommend this to my friends all the time!”
Jenny W., Middle School Science Educator
“I can’t say enough good things about this resource! We completed this activity before beginning our fetal pig Dissection. It gave students a great idea of what they would expect during the dissection such as placement and orientation. It was extremely successful! Thank you!”
Lani B., Secondary Science Educator
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Hi, I'm Mel!
I love bringing science, art and my passion for saving the planet together in my lessons. Before becoming a full-time curriculum developer, I worked at an International Baccalaureate school in Atlanta, Georgia. I’ve flown on Zero-G with other teachers, worked alongside marine biologists at Skidaway Island, exhibited at NSTA and CAST conferences across the country as the “Mel” behind Getting Nerdy with Mel and Gerdy, and I recently became a certified Master Naturalist! I have a life full of rambunctious girls and dogs, carpools and playdates, and in my not-so-free-time, I’m creating for you!
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No AI has been used in the creation of any Inside Out Science Models. All models are meticulously researched, designed, created and hand-drawn by Mel, a real human being (that’s me!).