Shark Dissection (3-D Paper Dissection Model)

The Shark Dissection (3-D Paper Dissection Model) brings marine biology to life in a way that’s hands-on, eco-friendly, and budget-conscious. Formerly a longtime favorite of the Getting Nerdy collection, now part of the Inside Out Science lineup. This detailed shark dissection model lesson includes a student-friendly reading that explores shark anatomy, structure, and function, along with black-line and color templates that provide differentiation for varied learning levels. A guided PowerPoint presentation walks students through coloring, cutting, and assembling their own realistic, reusable 3-D shark model that they can “dissect” again and again.

Created to mimic a true dissection, this Scienstructable 3-D paper model can be used as a pre-lab introduction, a humane dissection-free exploration, or a post-lab assessment for comparative anatomy lessons at school or home. Students values the authentic hands-on experience, while others use it to preview or reinforce key concepts before real lab days.

All Inside Out Science dissection models include templates for both sexes (where applicable) and maintain a consistent organ color system across species, helping students visualize anatomical relationships and build deeper understanding through comparative biology. 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
→ Shark 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, Frog, Clam, Crayfish, Snake, Rat, Cat, Bird, Fetal Pig, Lamprey, Eye & Sponge. 

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

SKU: 00038
$24.95