Dissecting preserved specimens plays an important role in biology education–but teaching dissection labs for the first time can be stressful. Our free guides and resources can take some of the stress out of teaching your first (or first in a while) dissection lab.
Why is dissection important? Because it:
Our guides include overview information about the specimen; labeled diagrams of its internal and external anatomy; and instructions and videos to guide the dissection. These free resources also provide guidance on group sizes, suggested class time, required supplies, personal protective equipment (PPE), and links to other helpful information.
We’ve compiled this dissection guide sampler to help you get started. You can access all the guides on our Dissection Guides page. Be sure to visit our Basics of the Dissection Lab and Dissection Buying Guide pages for background on lab management and specimen selection.
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Build a better hands-on lab with the supplies that support every step of the dissection experience. From preparation to cleanup, Carolina offers the essentials you need in one place.
• PPE
• Dissection Tools
• Trays & Mats
• Wetting Solution
• Guided Resources
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