Virtual Frog Dissection

February 17, 2012

Dissecting frogs in a science class is a rite of passage in American schools. 

image: Virtual Frog Dissection

But like many things, technology is changing the way we operate, and some people are wondering if making this particular rite a virtual one isn't better -- it saves frogs as well as students who might find the science a little too hands on. 

You can try out a virtual frog dissection here, and watch the video to find out what happened when we asked a class to dissect a real AND a virtual frog. 

Interactive: Virtual Frog Dissection

Video: Dissecting Frogs

Schools are swapping out "real" dissections with virtual ones.


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