Introductory Dissection Kit

This economical student dissection kit has everything needed for dissecting a frog, an earthworm, and a grasshopper, making it a great way to introduce kids to dissection! Dissection labs provide memorable, hands-on ways for elementary, middle school, and high school students to study science and anatomy. 

Whether used to supplement an introductory anatomy course, or as an independent science lab activity, this dissecting kit makes it easier than ever to engage and educate curious learners of all ages. 

Inside this student dissection kit, you'll find:

• our 17-piece Advanced Dissecting Tools Set (including a scalpel handle & blades, forceps, teasing needle, and more)
• preserved frog, earthworm, and grasshopper specimens
• photographic dissection guides for each specimen
• three Styrofoam dissection trays

The frog is single injected with red latex, and the grasshopper and worm are plain without injection.

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.

HST Specimen Guarantee

In sealed, original packaging, our preserved specimens are guaranteed to remain fully preserved and free of decay for six months from the date of purchase.

Once the original package is opened, use specimen within one month. For best results, observe the following storage procedures:

• Store specimen in heavy-duty, zip-lock bags to minimize drying between dissections.
• Specimen will slowly dry out or become contaminated in zip-lock bags; add a teaspoon of Specimen Holding Fluid to retain moisture.
• Freezing or refrigeration is not necessary and may damage fragile tissues.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Formaldehyde, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and Methanol, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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Student Introductory Dissection Kit

• Advanced Dissecting Tools
• Styrofoam Dissecting Tray
• Earthworm Dissection Guide
• Frog Dissection Guide
• Grasshopper Dissection Guide
• Earthworm Dissection Specimen, 8-10"
• Grass Frog Dissection Specimen, 3-4", single-injected
• Large Lubber Grasshopper Dissection Specimen