This will usually prevent unsafe actions during a lab, and also provide the teacher with objective consequences if a rule is broken.īefore beginning the dissection, it is helpful to provide one or two focus questions that should be answered by completing the lab. What are the basic internal and external structures of a frog, and how are they similar or different as compared to humans? How is an adult frog adapted to live both on land and in water? How is the skin of a frog specific to amphibians? Questions like these will help focus students on a specific objective, rather than the act of simply cutting open an organism to look at its parts. Educators earn digital badges that certify knowledge, skill, and experience.įew activities elicit as many comments on either end of the enthusiasm spectrum as a frog dissection. The comments include things like “Ew, gross! Is it slimy?” and “Cool! Do we get to cut that open?” However, even though many students initially shy away from the idea, dissections are one of the best ways for young scientists to learn about anatomy, physiology, and amphibians.ĭissections should only be conducted when students have adequate background knowledge on the organs they’ll see, as well as a clear understanding of the behavior expected during the lab. They should also be well-versed in lab safety and have a parental signature on a lab safety contract. Save time lesson planning by exploring our library of educator reviews to over 550,000 open educational resources (OER).Īn all-in-one learning object repository and curriculum management platform that combines Lesson Planet’s library of educator-reviews to open educational resources with district materials and district-licensed publisher content.Ī comprehensive online edtech PD solution for schools and districts. Timely and inspiring teaching ideas that you can apply in your classroom Manage saved and uploaded resources and foldersīrowse educational resources by subject and topic Search reviewed educational resources by keyword, subject, grade, type, and more