Shark Dissection: A Jawsome Experience!
Workshop Resources Life Science 9-12 High School Dive in and learn how to create your own Shark Week! This session guides participants through a hands-on dissection of a dogfish shark. Take a bite out of Next Generation Science Standards® related to adaptations and structure and function while giving your students an experience they will never […]
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy with Carolina’s Perfect Solution® Specimens
Workshop Resources Life Science 9-12 High School Explore animal diversity by comparing anatomical adaptations of the pig, rat, dogfish, and frog. Participants use hands-on dissection to identify characteristics of these popular vertebrates. This is an excellent comparative dissection activity featuring our very best Carolina’s Perfect Solution® specimens. NGSS Scientific and Engineering Practice: Developing and Using Models […]
Rat Reproduction
Examining the reproductive system of the rat, students have the opportunity to compare male and female organs, study internal fertilization, and observe gestational changes in the female. The rat is representative of mammalian reproduction where fertilization of ova occurs inside the female, and the fertilized zygotes develop in the mother during a gestation period known […]
Packaging Options for Preserved Specimens
Pail-packed or vacuum-packed specimens? Compare the advantages of these package types before you decide. Pail Packed Specimens Pail-packed specimens are packaged in 1- to 5-gallon pails, fully immersed in preservation fluid and sealed with leak-proof lids. Pails are easy to store, and they keep specimens fresh for months to years. This package type is ideal […]
Dissection Artifacts for Three-Dimensional Instruction
By using models, diagrams, group discussions, peer review, labeling exercises, etc., we can create student portfolios that detail the growth of each student throughout a unit of instruction. Artifact is an exciting and a thought-provoking word. It brings to mind the idea of archaeologists on digs in far-off lands–scientists discovering exotic and rare finds that […]
Dissection Buying Guide
Our guide includes specimen suggestions based on grade level and specimen complexity, needed dissection and safety supplies, and options for instructional materials. Choosing Your Specimen The simple chart below will help you decide which preserved specimens would be right for your classroom. To effectively use the grid, consider the experience level of your students and […]
Dissection, the NGSS, and Three-Dimensional Instruction
Are you looking for ways to integrate dissection into your three-dimensional instruction? We’re here to help with teaching tips and resources, webinars, lab kits, and supplies. The Next Generation Science Standards* (NGSS) do not explicitly refer to dissection, but you can easily meet several science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and performance expectations with dissection. […]
All About Owl Pellets
All About Owl PelletsOwls provide fascinating insight into predator-prey dynamicsGet StartedOwls help usUnderstand predator prey relationshipsWatch VideoInvestigateinvestigate and identify bonesLearn More Owl Pellet Dissection Why use owl pellets in your classroom? Owls swallow their prey whole or in chunks and regurgitate pellets of undigested material, including bones and fur. Owl pellet dissection allows students to […]
Webinar: Carolina and VictoryXR’s Campus Tour and VR Dissections
In this webinar, we explore how virtual reality can work in your science lab. Wendy Martin, a national-award winning science teacher, shows you VictoryXR’s virtual campus and gives a sneak peek into the world of virtual reality dissection labs. She also explains some of the stand-alone, co-developed VR dissection products you can use as hands-on […]
Chicken Wing Musculature
Explore the structures and functions of muscle tissue Essential Question What are the structures and functions of muscle tissue? Activity Objectives Observe muscle tissue. Explain movement based on muscle attachment. Practice dissection techniques. Background There are 3 different types of muscle tissue. Smooth muscle can be found in organs in the digestive system, reproductive system, […]