Description
This classroom kit introduces students to mammalian anatomy through fetal pig dissection. Prior to dissection, students complete a pre-lab focused on diet. During the dissection, student explore the pig’s external anatomy and then move internally to locate key anatomical structures by body system (digestive, urogenital, circulatory, respiratory, and nervous). Throughout this hands-on, engaging lab, students learn how structure relates to function and about the interdependence of organ systems. Post-lab assessment questions and a glossary help reinforce learning.
This kit is designed for a class of 30. It includes 15 Carolina’s Perfect Solution® double-injected (red arteries; blue veins) pigs, 15 self-locking storage bags, a roll of string, and a comprehensive teacher’s manual with reproducible student guide. The teacher’s manual contains procedural and preparation instructions, safety information, and more. The student guide provides step-by-step dissection instructions, labeled color photographs and illustrations, a pre-lab, assessment questions, and a glossary.
Time Requirement
Teacher prep, 20 minutes. Pre-lab, 30 minutes. Dissection, 90–120 minutes (or can be divided into multiple class periods). Assessment, 45–60 minutes. Pre-lab and Assessment can be completed as homework. Note: Carolina’s Wetting Solution (items #220120A and #220121A) is recommended if completing dissection over multiple days.
Digital Resources
Includes 1-year access to digital resources that support 3-dimensional instruction for NGSS. Digital resources may include a teacher’s manual and student guide, pre-lab activities and setup videos, phenomenon videos, simulations, and post-lab analysis and assessments.
Crosscutting Concepts
Structure and Function
Disciplinary Core Ideas
LS1.A: Structure and Function
Science and Engineering Practices
Developing and Using Models
Learning Objectives
- Use descriptive figures and text to properly dissect a pig.
- Identify the major organs and organ systems of the pig.
- Describe the functions of the organs of the pig.
Prerequisite Knowledge and Skills
Students should have experience using dissecting instruments. They should also be familiar with mammalian organs and organ systems.
Includes
- 15 Carolina’s Perfect Solution® Pigs, Double Injected
- 15 Self-locking Storage Bags
- 1 Roll of String
- 1 Carolina Science Online Resources (1-year subscription)
- 1 Teacher’s Manual and Reproducible Student Guide