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Lab

 Regents Biology
Mrs. Kilmartin
Pig Dissection

Animal Dissection
Fetal pigs are used for dissection because they are remarkably similar to humans.  Dissection allows students to learn about the anatomy and physiology of animals, and to make comparisons between different animals.  Dissection also helps students realize how tissues, organs, and organ systems are related.


Virtual Fetal Pig Dissection

Lab Grade:
A student's grade for the pig dissection lab will be based on the following criteria:


Pig Dissection Evaluation

I.  Pre-lab Assignment/Quiz

II. Dissection Technique and Conduct
* Proper technique used
* Dissection done with care
* Specimen treated with respect

III. Lab Report
* Procedures and Observations questions answered
* Drawings:  completed, in pencil, labeled
* Analysis and Interpretations questions answered

IV. Daily Clean Up
* desk clean and dry
* tools/tray properly cleaned and put away
* specimen properly stored and labeled
* assigned sink clean and dry
* hands washed

Alternative Assignment:
Students can be excused from the pig dissection lab and will be assigned the following project:


Alternative Project to Pig Dissection

In place of the pig dissection, you may choose to do a research paper on a physiology topic of your choice and my approval. 

Some possible topics:
·        Disease listed in the review book as a malfunction of one of the human systems (hemophilia, sickle cell anemia, asthma, emphysema, meningitis,  cystic fibrosis, polio, diabetes, goiter...)
·        Scientists important in medicine (ex. Karl Landsteiner discovered blood types)
·        Development of a human (from zygote formation to birth)

1. Select a topic and obtain my approval

2. Research the topic using a minimum of four sources that DO NOT INCLUDE ENCYCLOPEDIAS.  Suggested sources: science magazines like Scientific American or Science.  Photocopy and submit all articles used as references.

3. Write  a research paper
criterion: typed, 4 pages, double spaced, size 12 font, 1 inch margins, spell checked, include bibliography

4. Turn in completed paper (including bibliography and photocopies of all articles) by _______________________.

 

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