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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.

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What’s new:

A growing collection of updated models and lab resources
A stronger focus on humane, eco-friendly science instruction
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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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Getting Nerdy Dissection is now Inside Out Science! Humane paper dissection lessons for your eco-friendly explorers!

Perfect for introductory anatomy…

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Dissection Lab | Dissection Alternatives Student Choice Board

Product Details

Make dissection days inclusive, engaging, and humane with this Dissection Choice Board Activity - a flexible classroom resource that gives students voice and choice in how they explore life science concepts.

While dissection days can spark excitement, curiosity, and a love for science, they can also create barriers for some learners. Whether those barriers are physical, emotional, sensory, or cognitive, this activity ensures that every student can participate meaningfully, regardless of their comfort level or needs.

Designed with differentiation and accessibility in mind, this choice board offers two adaptable formats to support varied learning styles and engagement levels. Students can select the activity that fits them best, demonstrate understanding in multiple ways, and build confidence in anatomy, observation, and scientific reflection — all while feeling safe and supported.

Perfect as a pre-dissection activity, an alternative for opt-out students, or an extension for deeper thinkers, this resource helps teachers promote compassion, curiosity, and true understanding from the Inside Out.

WHAT'S INCLUDED in this 1 DAY RESOURCE:

• NON-EDITABLE PDF handouts

→ Choice board with 6 participation options and 6 assessment options in checklist format

→ Choice board with 6 participation options and 6 assessment options in graphic organizer format

→ Teacher Notes

STUDENTS WILL:

• Choose an option for participation and an option for assessment

• Receive teacher approval of their choices to ensure alignment with learning objectives and learning styles

• Complete the activity using supplemental materials provided by the teacher to meet the learning objectives

LOOKING FOR DISSECTION ALTERNATIVES? TEACHERS LOVE IOS DISSECTION MODELS, HERE'S WHY:

❤️ Jennifer S says, "Awesome and Incredible! One of my favorite downloads from TPT! This and the worm dissection are just so wonderful! My daughter and I both loved the ease and creativity of this packet! It made for a wonderful follow up to her home school curriculum and an excellent work sample to share with her contact teacher at the quarter."

❤️ Deborah A. says, "This was a great purchase and worth the cost. Very easy to prep. Used with 7th and 8th graders before our actual dissection. Was a great learning tool for them, coloring, cutting, and assembling the paper model allowed them to get familiar with the organs and structures they would be seeing during the dissection lab. Will definitely use again."

❤️ Carolyn S. says, "Listening to students discuss the function of the different organs was incredible!"

Here’s the Rules (TERMS OF USE (TOU)):

Everything contained within this document belongs to:

Purchasing this resource allows the licensee to copy and upload for single classroom use only. This resource may only used by the original purchaser and their students and can only be accessible on password-protected sites such as Canvas, Google Classroom, or other password-protected digital learning platforms.

It is not for public display. This resource may not be uploaded publicly on the internet, or on shared district or campus drives, or on social media for others to access. This resource may not be shared with other teachers without the appropriate licensing.

Please respect the Digital Millenium Copyright Act. Posting any content from this purchase to the Internet is in violation of Copyright Act of 1976 and is punishable by law. Failure to comply with these terms of use is a copyright infringement. Images and elements found within these protected documents cannot be extracted and used outside of these files without express permission or license from the creator.

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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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