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These are the same trusted models you’ve used before – just in their new home at Inside Out Science. While the name has changed, the mission hasn’t: creating hands-on, humane, and classroom-friendly dissection and exploration models that actually work for teachers and students.
If you’ve used Getting Nerdy dissection models before, then you’ll feel right at home here at Inside Out. New here? You’re about to join tens of thousands of teachers all over the world who have discovered a way to teach anatomy and dissection that’s engaging, effective, and a whole lot more manageable. I’m so glad you’re here.
What’s changed (and what hasn’t)
What’s new:
- A growing collection of updated models and lab resources
- A stronger focus on humane, eco-friendly science instruction
- Everything in one place at Inside Out Science
What’s the same:
- The models you know and trust (formerly of Getting Nerdy)
- Thoughtful design for real classrooms
- Clear, student-friendly learning experiences
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Explore Inside Out Dissection Models
Not sure where to begin? Start with Inside Out’s most popular models – designed to work in real classrooms from day one:
The most popular starting point…
Perfect for introductory anatomy…
Quick, dissection-free win…
Want more? Browse the entire collection of vertebrates, invertebrates, organs and cells below!
Get everything you need for a perfect dissection lab day with this comprehensive lab bundle that includes a lab safety and behavior contract, student/parent information and participation opt-out letter, dissection lab report template, group role assignment activity, dissection participation choice board and lab safety posters! Need more? Here's a little taste of everything that's included in this resource:
⭐️ A student and parent lab safety and behavior contract, created two per page to ensure you save trees while setting your classroom and lab expectations.
⭐️ A dissection opt-out letter that notifies parents and students of dissection practices, any alternatives to dissection offered, and allows students to choose their level of participation in dissection by indicating if they want to perform the dissection, participate without tools, observe from a distance or opt-out altogether.
⭐️ Group role cards to help guide your students through a standard dissection lab by giving them clearly defined jobs before, during and after dissection and anatomy explorations. The included student organizer helps students connect with their job by detailing out their duties and getting teacher approval before lab to ensure the job they choose is aligned with their learning goals and objectives.
⭐️ Let Morris the Frog teach your students all about dissection lab safety with this comprehensive and adorable set of dissection lab safety posters. This set includes two sets of posters (color and black and white) with one goal in mind - making sure your kids know how to respect the specimen and their classmates while preventing injury during dissection lab days. Cute, fun and informative, Morris will make a perfect addition to dissection lab decor!
BEHAVIOR CONTRACT
→ Lab safety and behavior contract (2 per page)
OPT-OUT LETTER
→ Student/Parent dissection information letter
DISSECTION LAB REPORT TEMPLATE
→ Dissection Lab Report Template including: purpose, classification, background info, hypothesis, materials and safety, procedures, observation, analysis and conclusion
→ Individual Organ Exploration
• Read and review the lab safety rules displayed around the room.
DISSECTION LAB SAFETY BUNDLE © Inside Out Science, 2025 to present. All rights reserved by author.
Why teachers are switching to paper dissection models
More and more classrooms are moving toward humane dissection alternatives, and for good reason.
In real classrooms, teachers are running into challenges like:
- Rising costs: specimens are getting more expensive
- Inconsistent quality: shipments can arrive damaged, overly preserved, or difficult to work with
- Limited availability: certain specimens (and even specific sexes) aren’t always available
- Student hesitation: more students are uncomfortable participating
- Time and logistics: setup, cleanup, storage, and safety all add up
A more reliable, classroom-friendly approach:
Inside Out Science models keep the hands-on learning, while removing many of the barriers that make traditional dissection challenging. Students can:
- Explore anatomy in a clear, structured way
- Build understanding without the mess or unpredictability
- Participate fully, regardless of comfort level
Just as important, it’s about what students bring into that experience:
For many teachers, it’s not about replacing dissection entirely – it’s about giving students the chance to build confidence before they ever pick up a tool. The end goal being to create a classroom culture rooted in curiosity, care, and respect for the organism – not uncertainty or hesitation.
Whether you’re looking for a frog dissection alternative, an affordable way to do comparative anatomy, or a way to make dissection day more accessible, inclusive, and purposeful for all students, you’re in the right place.
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