Bird Dissection (3-D Paper Dissection Model)

The Bird Dissection (3-D Paper Dissection Model) lets students explore the fascinating world of avian anatomy and physiology—without the feathers, formaldehyde, or fuss. A longtime favourite from Getting Nerdy, these dissection models have moved to Inside Out Science.

Featuring both pigeon and seagull specimens, this 3-D paper anatomy model showcases the incredible adaptations for flight, respiration, and digestion that make birds unique among vertebrates.It includes a student-friendly reading that explains structure and function in birds, black-line and color templates for differentiated instruction, and a step-by-step PowerPoint presentation that guides students through coloring, cutting, and assembling their own realistic 3-D bird model. Students can “dissect” it again and again—gaining a true understanding of form and function while keeping their classroom clean and cruelty-free.

Created to mimic authentic dissection, this Scienstructable paper model can be used as a dissection-free exploration, a pre-lab preparation tool, or a post-lab comparative anatomy assessment. Teachers value the tool for introducing lab safety and structure-function relationships, while students who opt out of dissection appreciate the realistic, ethical experience it provides.

All Inside Out Science models maintain a consistent color-coding system and include templates for both sexes (where applicable), helping students identify anatomical relationships and compare avian systems to those of other vertebrates. Engaging, reusable, and eco-friendly, this Bird Dissection Model helps your students discover how science truly soars—from the inside out. Furthermore, this model adheres to modern Three Rs standards (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement), offering an eco-friendly and scent-free experience that accommodates students opting out of traditional dissections.

 Included in this 5-7 day Dissection Lesson: 

• 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
→ Bird 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 frog using the guided reading, color key and graphic organizer.
• Color, cut out and assemble a 3-D Scienstructable paper frog dissection model
• Complete extension questions

Part of a broader Vertebrate Dissection Series, featuring a universal color-coding system for easy comparative anatomy. Please see Eartworm, Grasshopper, Perch, Squid, Sea Star, Shark, Clam, Crayfish, Snake, Rat, Cat, Frog, Fetal Pig, Lamprey, Eye & Sponge. 

See also a collection of resources on birds in the NORINA database and books related to birds in the Textbase database. 

SKU: 00024
$31.95