Make your frog dissection experience as easy-to-implement and impactful as possible by following this detailed multi-day dissection experience, culminating with a lab practical.

*No prior learning is required prior to this dissection! I personally use this resource during the Amphibia Unit in my Zoology course.

Structures covered by the frog dissection: cloaca, esophagus, eustachian tubes, fat bodies, gallbladder, glottis, kidney, large intestine, left atrium, liver, lungs, maxillary teeth, mesentery, nares, nictitating membrane, nuptial pads, pancreas, right atrium, small intestine, spleen, stomach, tongue, tympanic membrane, urinary bladder, ventricle, vomerine teeth

Included in this activity:

• 2 page teacher guide
• 6 page dissection packet
• Physiology chart (lists what each structure does)
• Internal and external anatomy diagrams (9 total; real pictures!)
• 2 lab questions pages and key
• Labeling review activity and key
• BINGO review activity
• Physiology review challenge
• 30+ minute video companion to the dissection
• 12 station (64 question) frog dissection practical test + answer sheet + KEY
• Digital versions to all resources except BINGO (through Google Slides™)

How long will this activity take?

My learners typically finish the dissection in 60 - 90 minutes. I split the dissection into two or three days and review for one day. The additional review activities (optional, but fun and meaningful) can take anywhere from 40-70 minutes. After my students have dissected and reviewed, I administer the ready-to-use frog dissection test in class.

Who can complete this activity?

It was designed for students in 9th through 12th grade, but the language is concise and easy-to-understand. 7th and 8th grade learners will still be able to complete it!

What makes this resource so special?

• The 6-page lab packet actually explains how to find each structure and what each structure does. The packet and diagram include large and easy-to-see pictures, making finding structures as simple as possible.
• The text in all of the resources is editable, allowing you to change this resource to meet your needs.
• This resource provides three to five full days of activities that all tie together, creating a cohesive and impactful learning experience.
• The included video serves as a suitable substitute for dissection-hesitant students or absent students.

Please note: This dissection is included in my full year Zoology Curriculum and Amphibia Unit.