Lamprey Dissection (3-D Paper Dissection Model)

The Lamprey Dissection (3-D Paper Dissection Model) provides a hands-on, humane way to study the anatomy and physiology of one of Earth’s most ancient species. Formerly a longtime favorite of the Getting Nerdy collection, now part of the Inside Out Science lineup. This 3-D paper lamprey dissection model lesson includes a student-friendly reading that explores lamprey structure, systems, and evolutionary significance, along with black-line and color templates for both the full specimen and specialized mouth structures. It also features a guided PowerPoint presentation that walks students step-by-step through coloring, cutting, and assembling their own realistic, reusable lamprey model.

Designed to mimic a real dissection, this Scienstructable paper model can be used as a dissection-free exploration, a pre-lab prep activity, or a post-lab assessment in your comparative anatomy unit. Teachers value how it bridges discussions on vertebrate evolution, while students who opt out of traditional dissections appreciate its authentic, humane approach. All Inside Out Science dissection models use a consistent organ color system and include templates for both sexes (where applicable), allowing students to easily compare anatomical relationships across species and build a deeper understanding of structure, function, and evolutionary connection.

Humane, budget-friendly, and endlessly reusable, this Lamprey Dissection Model brings ancient anatomy to life - without the slime! 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 3-5 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
→ Lamprey 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, Frog, Eye & Sponge. 

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

SKU: 00032
$21.95