Vinyl Fetal Pig Dissection Model

Vinyl Fetal Pig Dissection Model is a dissection model that turns a classic biology lab into a clean, creative, and completely humane learning experience. Formerly a longtime favorite of the Getting Nerdy collection, now part of the Inside Out Science lineup. 

This pig dissection model lesson includes a student-friendly reading that explores structure, organ systems, and function, plus color and black-line templates that allow for easy differentiation. The guided PowerPoint presentationwalks students step-by-step through coloring, cutting, and assembling their own realistic 3-D pig they can “dissect” again and again—no scalpels required!

It works as a pre-lab prep activity, a dissection-free exploration, or a summative assessment for comparative anatomy lessons. Teachers value the tool for introducing major vertebrate systems and reinforcing structure-function relationships, while students who opt out of dissection appreciate the authentic, hands-on experience without the mess or ethical concerns.

All Inside Out Science models maintain a consistent organ color system and include templates for both sexes (where applicable), allowing students to make cross-species comparisons and deepen their understanding of anatomical relationships in vertebrate biology. Humane, reusable, and engaging, this Fetal Pig Dissection Model helps students discover that the best lessons really do come from the inside out.

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 standalone paper version is also available.

Digital content:

• 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
→ Pig 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

Shipped to you:

• Vinyl pig model on perforated sheets
• Vinyl dissection tray sticker
• Glue dots and Velcro for assembly
• Instruction sheet with assembly video link

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, Frog, Lamprey, Eye & Sponge. 

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

SKU: 10035
$150.00