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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!
Explore echinoderm anatomy from every arm and angle! Formerly part of Getting Nerdy, this Sea Star (Starfish) Dissection Model has found its new home at Inside Out Science, where humane, hands-on learning meets classroom creativity. Perfect for studying echinoderm structure, starfish anatomy, and water vascular systems, this 3-D paper sea star dissection model helps students investigate organ function and radial symmetry in a clean, eco-friendly, and budget-friendly way.
This sea star dissection model lesson includes a student-friendly reading that introduces in-depth echinoderm anatomy and physiology, black-line and color templates to support all learning levels, and a guided PowerPoint presentation that takes students step-by-step through coloring, cutting, and assembling their own realistic, reusable paper sea star.
Created to mimic a real dissection, this Scienstructable 3-D paper model can be used as a dissection-free exploration, a pre-lab preparation tool, or a post-lab comparative anatomy assessment. Teachers love how it highlights echinoderm features such as tube feet, radial canals, and digestive systems, while students who opt out of traditional dissection enjoy a hands-on, authentic anatomy experience that’s kind to creatures and the planet.
All Inside Out Science models (formerly Getting Nerdy’s Scienstructable Dissection Models) maintain a consistent organ color system and include templates for both sexes (where applicable), allowing students to visualize anatomical relationships, build comparative biology connections, and understand the essential relationship between structure and function in living organisms.
Reusable, humane, and beautifully detailed, this Sea Star Dissection Model lets students explore ocean life and learn from the inside out—one arm at a time.
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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