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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!
Anatomy class just got a Valentine’s Day glow-up.
These Anatomy Valentine’s Cards from Inside Out Science blend biology humor, Gen-Z/Gen-Alpha language, and classroom-appropriate fun into a set your students will actually be excited to share. Clever, pun-filled, and just the right amount of nerdy, these cards and posters celebrate anatomy, physiology, and chemistry - no candy required. 🐸❤️
Designed with today’s students in mind, this set features 12 unique anatomy-themed Valentine designs, each combining accurate anatomy illustrations with playful, Gen-Z and Gen Alpha–approved phrases that keep things light, inclusive, and school-safe. From brains and eyeballs to frogs, bones, cells, and alveoli, these cards are perfect for middle school, high school, and even upper elementary classrooms.
WHAT'S INCLUDED in THIS LESSON:
- 12 different anatomy Valentine designs, including:
- “You’re stuck on my heart” with a pinned frog specimen in a tray
- “Low-key obsessed with your ocular orbits”
- Dissection lab report: “I’ve dissected the evidence… conclusion: you make my heart beat”
- “You are one fine…” implied specimen with a frog in a jar
- “I like your big brain energy”
- “You live rent-free in my prefrontal cortex”
- “My heart understood the assignment”
- Alveoli exchange: “Our chemistry SLAYS”
- Flask mixing hearts: “Lab partner status: Unlocked”
- Bone pun classic: “No fibula, I want tibia Valentine”
- Eyeball wordplay: “I like you (fr)”
- Cell exchange: “We are compatible on every level”
- Flexible, Teacher-Friendly Formats:
- 12 cards, 4 per page (perfect for easy printing and cutting)
- Full-page card versions for bulletin boards or special notes
- Color AND black-and-white options so students can color their own cards
- Print-ready PDFs designed to save time (and sanity)
Whether you’re using them as Valentine exchanges, early finisher activities, bellwork, or a fun way to reinforce anatomy vocabulary, these cards strike the perfect balance between humor and learning. They’re quirky without being cringe, trendy without being inappropriate, and science-accurate without taking themselves too seriously. Made with lots of ❤️, from the Inside Out!
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.
A quick note: If you were redirected here from Getting Nerdy, nothing’s broken – you’ve just arrived at the new home for these resources. And if you’ve been searching, clicking, or asking around trying to find these models again, I’m really glad you made it here. 🐸❤️
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