Eye Dissection (3-D Paper Dissection Model)

Eye Dissection (3-D Paper Dissection Model) provides hands-on learning that gives students a close-up look at how structure and function work together to create the magic of vision. Formerly a longtime favorite of the Getting Nerdy collection and now part of the Inside Out Science lineup, it offers a comprehensive educational experience without the need for real specimens.

This eye dissection model lesson includes a student-friendly reading that explores the anatomy and physiology of the eye, color and black-line templates for different learning levels, and a step-by-step PowerPoint that guides students through coloring, cutting, and assembling their true-to-life paper eye model. Students can “dissect” it again and again—without the smell, stress, or cleanup of traditional labs. Designed to mimic a real dissection, this Scienstructable 3-D paper model works beautifully as a pre-lab activity, a humane dissection-free exploration, or a summative comparative anatomy assessment. It’s a classroom favorite for helping students visualize key structures and build lasting connections between organ systems.

All Inside Out Science dissection models use consistent organ color schemes and include templates for both sexes (where applicable), helping students understand anatomical relationships and comparative biology across species.

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 2-3 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
→ Eye 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, Bird, Fetal Pig, Lamprey, Frog & Sponge.

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

SKU: 00029
$15.95