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Evaluating Alternatives to Dissection with the SynFrog

Evaluating Alternatives to Dissection with the SynFrog

At the 2023 California Science Education Conference in Palm Springs, the Keynote Speaker was the inspiring Dr. Tyrone Hayes, who introduced himself as “a boy who loved frogs.” I asked him after the keynote, how he felt about frog dissection, and he…
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Invaluable Learning Experiences: Thoughtful Design and Implementation of Dissections

Invaluable Learning Experiences: Thoughtful Design and Implementation of Dissections

When people recall their science experiences in school, those with strong memories often describe times when they were actively engaging with content, having hands-on exploration, and participating in the process of science. Many describe conducting…
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A Student's Experience with High School Dissection

A Student's Experience with High School Dissection

Like most high school students, I took a course called Human Physiology. I knew it entailed learning about the human body and that I might see images that made me uncomfortable. I was also aware that dissecting an animal carcass was part of the…
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