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Do Schools Still Dissect Frogs? A Comprehensive Guide
Truth in American Education ^ | 4/20/24 | Truth in American Education

Posted on 01/04/2025 2:32:20 PM PST by DallasBiff

In an era where technology has revolutionized the way we learn and explore the natural world, the age-old practice of dissecting frogs in schools has sparked a heated debate. For decades, this hands-on approach has been a staple in biology classrooms, providing students with a firsthand understanding of anatomy and physiology.

However, as ethical concerns and technological advancements emerge, the question arises: do schools still dissect frogs?

If you’re short on time, here’s a quick answer to your question: While some schools have phased out frog dissection due to ethical and environmental concerns, many educational institutions still incorporate this practice into their biology curricula, often providing alternatives for students who object to the procedure

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9th grade biology, the worst part was the smell of formaldehyde.

Today I guess modern biology teachers ask if the frog is trans.

1 posted on 01/04/2025 2:32:20 PM PST by DallasBiff
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To: DallasBiff

In biology class the day came for us to spend a week dissecting fetal pigs. It was in the 1980’s and my lab partner was a punk rocker with a mohawk. In minutes, he mangled our pig and the teacher just patted me on the shoulder because he knew I was a good student and my partner was a moron.


2 posted on 01/04/2025 2:36:27 PM PST by Strict9
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To: DallasBiff

Now they dissect kids.


3 posted on 01/04/2025 2:42:37 PM PST by Track9
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To: DallasBiff
9th grade biology, the worst part was the smell of formaldehyde.

You're right there. We dissected worms, chicks and a cat. The first two were fresh. The cat came in formaldehyde from a science supply house.

4 posted on 01/04/2025 2:42:45 PM PST by NewHampshireDuo ( )
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To: DallasBiff

I was never that good with my hands. It looked pretty pathetic.


5 posted on 01/04/2025 2:44:46 PM PST by Retain Mike ( Sat Cong)
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To: DallasBiff

We did earthworm, starfish and frog.


6 posted on 01/04/2025 2:45:33 PM PST by MayflowerMadam (It's hard not to celebrate the fall of bad people. - Bongino)
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To: DallasBiff

I do not see why students who object to the procedure get out of dissecting frogs. People need to learn to perform tasks they do not like. I only had worms and frogs in my basic biology class. I am glad I did not take the advanced course, which dissected cats. I could not have entered the health field.


7 posted on 01/04/2025 2:49:36 PM PST by vaskypilot
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To: DallasBiff

Why can’t we dissect leftists? They aren’t really human.


8 posted on 01/04/2025 2:50:21 PM PST by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery, wildlife and climbing, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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To: DallasBiff

They did when I was in 7th grade in 1992.


9 posted on 01/04/2025 2:53:35 PM PST by EvilCapitalist (Pets are no substitute for children)
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"I guess it all started in high school where I was a very bad science student. One day, when we were supposed to be dissecting a frog, I accidently disassembled my desk."
10 posted on 01/04/2025 2:56:28 PM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: DallasBiff

In the 2010s my son took a summer school class in dissection. He was so fascinated, he ended up becoming a biology major.
Sometimes there is no replacing hands-on experience.


11 posted on 01/04/2025 2:58:35 PM PST by married21 (As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.)
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To: DallasBiff

We did a worm, frog, pig, turtle, and a clam. In college we dissected a cow’s eyeball. I hated every minute of it, but I think the person was on point with stating sometimes we have to learn to do things that we do not like to do.


2 years ago when I was still a teacher, the science department did not do dissecting for biology or labs for chemistry. This was from the lowest to the highest classes (AP chem).


12 posted on 01/04/2025 2:58:57 PM PST by GeorgianaCavendish (Beam me up Scotty. There's no sign of intelligent life down here.)
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To: Retain Mike

Because of dissecting a fetal pig poorly, I learned that I should not try being a surgeon. Teacher freaked out. Apparently he was the sort who believed “everyone can do everything”. But neuropathy doesn’t go away by wishing.


13 posted on 01/04/2025 3:06:57 PM PST by Bethaneidh
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To: MtnClimber

Their brains are poisoned and potentially lethal.


14 posted on 01/04/2025 3:09:10 PM PST by Vigilanteman (The politicized state destroys aspects of civil society, human kindness and private charity.)
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To: DallasBiff

Obly if they have orange faces. -}


15 posted on 01/04/2025 3:13:11 PM PST by TribalPrincess2U
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16 posted on 01/04/2025 3:13:51 PM PST by gundog (It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. the )
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To: DallasBiff
Won’t this disrupt the frog economy?


17 posted on 01/04/2025 3:17:05 PM PST by gundog (It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. the )
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To: DallasBiff

Many years ago I went to a parents teachers night. When in the biology class I asked when will they be dissecting this year. The teacher announced that dissection went out with disco.


18 posted on 01/04/2025 3:20:51 PM PST by PhillyPhreeper
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We did fetal pigs. I was the only guy on a team of girls so they made me do it, though I was not thrilled about it either. Those little pigs stunk and I had clumsy fingers.

As we (meaning me) got more into it, the girls bent their heads closer to the tray to see better. Just when I thought I was getting the hang of it, I accidently dislodged a piece of some tiny organ with the probe and it flew up and hit the pretty blond cheerleader across from me right in the eye and it just stuck there. She was a good sport about it, but the next day she was on someone else's team.

19 posted on 01/04/2025 3:24:58 PM PST by fidelis (Ecce Crucem Domini! Fugite partes adversae! Vicit Leo de tribu Juda, Radix David! Alleluia!)
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To: DallasBiff

they graduated to dissecting students genitals...


20 posted on 01/04/2025 3:27:28 PM PST by heavy metal (smiling improves your face value and makes people wonder what the hell you're up to... 😁)
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