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Have your class follow the step-by-step directions in this resource to dissect a sheep heart and gain a better understanding of this amazing organ. Working in small groups, pupils look for specific parts of the heart during their dissection.
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NGSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Use a virtual heart dissection
- During the dissection have the pupils document what they are seeing with sketches and labels
Classroom Considerations
- Pupils should know how blood flows through the heart
- The third in the 4-part series
Pros
- Vocabulary is specific to the activity and not just the lesson in general
- Contains detailed instructions to perform the dissection
Cons
- Obtaining enough supplies for everyone to do their own dissection may be expensive