Clam Dissection (3-D Paper Dissection Model)

The Clam Dissection (3-D Paper Dissection Model) offers a clean, creative, and compassionate way to explore bivalve anatomy and physiology. A longtime favourite from Getting Nerdy, these dissection models have moved to Inside Out Science. Suitable for teaching students about mollusk body systems, shell structure, and filter feeding, this 3-D paper dissection model brings ocean science to life through a truly hands-on experience.

This clam dissection model lesson includes a short, student-friendly reading that covers key structures and functions, black-line and color templates for differentiated instruction, and a step-by-step PowerPoint presentation that walks students through coloring, cutting, and assembling their very own Scienstructable clam model. Whether used as a dissection-free alternative, a pre-lab preparation activity, or a comparative anatomy review, students will gain an authentic understanding of how bivalves move, feed, and survive beneath the waves.

Teachers value the tool for making mollusk anatomy accessible and engaging, while students—especially those who opt out of traditional dissections—appreciate the opportunity to explore animal structure in a humane, eco-friendly way. With clear organ placement and consistent color-coding across all Inside Out Science models, learners can easily compare invertebrate and vertebrate anatomy, building real connections between species and systems.

Humane, reusable, and beautifully detailed, this Clam Dissection Model proves that great science doesn’t have to be messy—just memorable. 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 3 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
→ Clam 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 Earthworm, Grasshopper, Perch, Squid, Sea Star, Shark, Frog, Crayfish, Snake, Rat, Cat, Bird, Fetal Pig, Lamprey, Eye & Sponge. 

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

SKU: 00026
$16.75