Cat Dissection (3-D Paper Dissection Model)

Cat Dissection (3-D Paper Dissection Model) helps students explore feline anatomy and physiology from the inside out. Formerly a longtime favourite of the Getting Nerdy collection, now part of the Inside Out Science lineup. This detailed 3-D paper anatomy lesson gives students the full experience of dissection without the odor, mess, or ethical concerns of traditional labs. It includes a student-friendly reading covering structure and function, black-line and color templates for differentiation, and a guided PowerPoint presentation that walks students step-by-step through coloring, cutting, and assembling their own realistic 3-D cat model. Students can “dissect” their model again and again, gaining confidence and clarity in mammalian anatomy while keeping the classroom eco-friendly and inclusive.

Created to mimic an authentic dissection, this Scienstructable 3-D 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), allowing students to identify anatomical relationships and make meaningful connections across vertebrate species in a true comparative anatomy experience.

Humane, reusable, and classroom-ready, this Cat Dissection Model lets students explore the wonders of mammalian anatomy—without ever needing a real specimen.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. A vinyl version is also available.

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
→ Cat 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, Frog, Bird, Fetal Pig, Lamprey, Eye & Sponge. 

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

SKU: 00025
$33.95