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Advanced Dissection Kit
SKU
082484
Grade 6-12
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
Our Price
$88.95 
Description
Providing everything necessary for a dissection lab credit, this complete dissection kit works with nearly any curriculum! Set includes a quality 17-piece dissection tool set (Item #082483), a reusable dissecting pan, and the book How to Dissect, (#045220) that clearly illustrates and explains how to dissect everything except for the Grantia (sponge) specimen. Preserved specimens include: a fetal pig (4-7"), a frog (3"+), a perch (5-7"), a crayfish (3-4"), an earthworm (6-8"), a clam (3-4"), a starfish (3-5"), a grasshopper, and a Grantia (sponge). All specimens are plain without colored latex injection and come packaged together in one bag. Once the original package is opened, it is recommended that specimens be stored in a heavy-duty, zip-lock bag and used within one month. Do not refrigerate or freeze specimens as it may cause tissue damage. An excellent resource to engage middle and high school biology students in the sciences! ~Deanne
Publisher's Description of Advanced Dissection Kit
This complete dissection kit is great for anatomy, biology, and zoology studies!
This high-quality advanced dissection kit includes eight preserved animal specimens, our 17-piece dissection tool kit with high-quality stainless steel instruments, a reusable dissecting pan, and 8 individual dissection guides that explain how to dissect everything.
The eight preserved specimens in this dissecting kit are a fetal pig, frog, perch, crayfish, earthworm, clam, starfish, and a grasshopper.
The 17-piece dissection tool set in this kit contains the following dissection lab equipment and stainless steel tools:
- A Dissecting Tool Case
- Stainless Steel Tissue Forceps
- 2'' dissection T-Pins, 6/pack
- Pipet (medicine dropper)
- Dissection pan and pad
- Clear Plastic Ruler, 15 cm
- Scalpel blades, #22, individual (some extra blades)
- Scalpel knife handle, #4, stainless
- Fine-Point Dissecting scissors, 4.5" (nearly as fine pointed as iris scissors)
- Curved teasing needle
- Straight teasing needle
For biology students in both middle school and high school, this advanced dissection kit provides a unique, memorable, and engaging glimpse into a wide variety of animals and their anatomy. Add it to your shopping cart and checkout now!
All the specimens are plain without colored latex injection. Specimens are packaged together in one bag.
Note: Specimens are initially preserved with a formaldehyde solution, the best animal tissue fixative. The formaldehyde is then displaced first with water and finally with a glycol solution to produce a moist, low-fume specimen which will not decay over time.
Details
| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Home Science Tools |
| Grades: | 6-12 |
| Length in Inches: | 4.625 |
| Width in Inches: | 10.25 |
| Height in Inches: | 12.125 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 4.35 |
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