Alternatives to Dissection Dissection Alternatives: Computer Programs Digital Frog2 Neotek’s Catlab and Froglab Drylab Plus Series – Crayfish, Earthworm, Pig, Frog, Perch, and Rat Biolab Series – Frog, Invertebrate, Fetal Pig DissectionWorks – Frog, Pig, Crayfish, Earthworm, Perch, Cat Digital Frog2 "...full spectrum of multimedia technologies--full-motion (and full-screen) video, animation, sounds, narration, in-depth text and still images--to bring teaching dissection and anatomy to life." Contents Ecology, anatomy, dissection modules Grade Level All ages w/ focus on secondary school Special Features Study guides w/ quizzes, puzzles, answer keys Cost Single w/ workbook $170 Lab pack w/ 5 CDs and workbook $425 CD only $85 w/ workbook $99 Contact www.digitalfrog.com or (519) 766-1097 << Back to top Neotek’s Catlab and Froglab "Every major system (Skeletal, Musculature, Nervous, Digestive, Circulatory, Reproductive, Respiratory and more) is presented in 80 brilliant dissections, each micro-surgically prepared." Contents Lecture, tutorial, quiz modes Grade Level high school or college Special Features Three-dimensional capability requiring a base unit (video processor and power supply, 1 pair of liquid crystal glasses, user manual, installation guide) Cost Base unit $295 CD-ROM $85 Contact www.neotek.com or (412) 521-1111 << Back to top Drylab Plus Series Crayfish, Earthworm, Pig, Frog, Perch, and Rat Content Dissection, schematics, video footage, lab practicals Grade Level middle and high school Special Features "Editability"– design tests or modify the program to specific needs, three-dimensional capability Cost Single $125 5 pack $249 10 pack $449 3D series $149 (also requires Neotek’s base unit) Contact www.tangentscientific.com or (800) 363-2908 << Back to top Biolab Series Frog, Invertebrate, Fetal Pig Content Dissection, practicals, interactive "labs" Grade Level Middle school Special Features On-screen log allows tracking of work Cost Single $49 5-user pack $209 10-user pack $369 30 CD-site license $549 Contact www.pierian.com or (800) 472-8578 << Back to top DissectionWorks Frog, Pig, Crayfish, Earthworm, Perch, Cat Content Dissection, schematics, movies, tests Grade Level Middle and high school Special Features Printable files of tests, worksheets, and puzzles Cost Delux (includes all species except cat) Single $199.95 5 pack $799.950 10 pack $1399.95 One species (except cat) single $59.95 5 pack $229.95 10 pack $399.95 Cat single $79.95 pack $319.95 10 pack $559.95 Contact www.scienceclass.com or (800) 478-8476 << Back to top September 2000