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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.

Inside Out Science - the new home of Getting Nerdy's Dissection Models!

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:

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Getting Nerdy Dissection is now Inside Out Science! Humane paper dissection lessons for your eco-friendly explorers!

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Getting Nerdy Dissection is now Inside Out Science! Humane paper dissection lessons for your eco-friendly explorers!

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Getting Nerdy Dissection is now Inside Out Science! Humane paper dissection lessons for your eco-friendly explorers!

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Vertebrate Animal Dissection Zoology | Biology 3-D Paper Dissection Model Bundle

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Vertebrate Animal Dissection Zoology | Biology 3-D Paper Dissection Model Bundle
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Getting Nerdy dissection models are now Inside Out Science!
From frogs to fish, pigs to snakes, this Vertebrate Dissection and Anatomy Model Bundle brings together the most beloved 3-D paper dissection lessons for exploring vertebrate anatomy, physiology, and evolution—in a humane, hands-on, and classroom-friendly way.

This 3-D paper dissection model collection is perfect for demonstrating evolutionary relationships and structural similarities among vertebrate species. Each Inside Out Science model shares a color-by-number organ system, helping students easily visualize and compare organs across species while reinforcing how form and function evolve together. These models make it easy for learners to draw connections between diverse organisms—and even back to their own human anatomy.

Each lesson includes:

  • A student-friendly reading covering structure, function, and key organ systems
  • Black-line and color templates for differentiation and engagement
  • A guided PowerPoint presentation that walks students through coloring, cutting, and assembling realistic 3-D paper specimens

Created to mimic authentic dissections, these Scienstructable 3-D models can be used as dissection-free explorations, pre-lab preparation tools, or post-lab comparative anatomy assessments. Teachers love them for introducing complex systems and highlighting structural patterns, while students who opt out of traditional dissections enjoy a true-to-life, compassionate learning experience.

All Inside Out Science models (formerly Getting Nerdy’s Scienstructable Dissection Models) use consistent color schemes and include templates for both sexes (where applicable), helping students recognize anatomical relationships across species and build a comprehensive understanding of vertebrate evolution and comparative biology.

Humane, reusable, and budget-friendly, this Vertebrate Dissection Model Bundle offers everything teachers need to bring compassion, connection, and curiosity to life science—one 3-D model at a time.


VERTEBRATE SPECIMEN INCLUDED in this BUNDLE: CAT • PIG • SHARK • FROG • SNAKE • PIGEON & SEAGULL • PERCH • RAT • LAMPREY

WHAT'S INCLUDED in EACH LESSON:

Each dissection model varies in length (3-7 days) and includes:

EDITABLE PowerPoint slides with bellwork, instructions, notes and embedded answer key to handouts
NON-EDITABLE PDF handouts
→ Student-friendly guided reading PDF
→ Differentiated graphic organizers PDF
→ Dissection Templates in BLACK LINE AND COLOR
→ Extension questions
→ Answer keys
GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS TO THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS
→ PowerPoint slides with bellwork, instructions, notes and embedded answer key to handouts
→ Student-friendly guided reading PDF
→ Differentiated graphic organizers PDF

STUDENTS WILL:
• Learn about the structures of the internal and external anatomy of the organism using the guided reading, color key and graphic organizer
• Color, cut out and assemble a 3-D Scienstructable paper dissection model
• Complete extension questions

TEACHERS LOVE IOS DISSECTION MODELS, HERE'S WHY:

❤️ Paul L. says, "I’m teaching a new diversity of life class this year, and I love the quality of these. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. I’ve previously purchased the invertebrate one for another class, and my students loved them. I cannot wait to use these for my new class. "


❤️ Zhanna G. says, "I used these models in biology classes, and this is a very, very, very cool resource! Thank you so much for creating"

❤️ Julie S. says, "I absolutely LOVE these 3D dissection models. They have now become the "pre-work" required before students can participate in a dissection lab for all of my classes. The students usually complain at the beginning of these, but as they work through the models it's great to see them light up with understanding as they see how the anatomy is organized in the different organisms. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!"


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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.

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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.

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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