Science Starter
1. Grab and login to ONE computer
per group DO NOT GRAB NUMBER 5 or 6
2. Pick up a pre-lab sheet for each
person at your lab table
3. Wait quietly for further
instructions!
Today’s Agenda
• Science Starter
• Rat Dissection Expectations & Rubric
• Rat Dissection Prep Work
• Rat Dissection
*** Quick Note on Diabetes ***
Rat Dissection Expectations
• This dissection will compose of several parts
• Dissection Pre-lab
• Observations of dissection
• Dissection Questions
• Lab Report (Procedures, Reflection, and all previous parts)
• This will be a test grade and the full lab report is due
when you return from break (January 4th, 2016)
Rat Lab Dissection
Guidelines and Rubric for the
Dissection Lab Report
Cover Page – 5 points
• Includes a title, your name and your group member’s
names, class, class period, and must be neat and
organized 5 points
• If you are missing any of the information above 0-4
points
Table of Contents Page – 5 points
• Table of contents is neat and organized, and includes a
detailed description of the location of each section of the
lab report 5 points
• Table of contents is neat and organized, but missing
information 3-4 points
• Table of contents is not neat and organized, and is missing
information 0-2 points
Lab Procedure Pages – 30 points
• Each section of the lab procedure must be included to
earn all 30 points
• You need to have the procedures that you followed written
out for each system
• There must also be an explanation of any mistakes,
reasons, or roadblocks
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Integumentary System – 5 points
Skeletal System – 5 points
Muscular System – 5 points
Digestive System – 5 points
Respiratory System – 5 points
Cardiovascular System – 5 points
Questions Page – 20 points
• There are 20 questions that need to be answered on a
separate page and included in the lab report.
• Each question answered will be worth 1 point
Reflection Page – 20 points
• You will need to include a 1 page or more reflection of
what you learned from the lab activity. Also, compare and
contrast the rat’s body to the human body – 10 points
• Half a page – 5 points
• No reflection page – 0 points
Observation Sheet – 20 points
• You will need to be sure to attach the copy of your notes
and observations that you made during the actual lab – 20
points
• Not attached – 0 points
Pre Lab Questions
• These questions must be completed and answered by
everyone in your lab group before you can move on
• Ask any questions before turning this in to the box at the
front
• When you have completed the pre lab you can obtain
materials to complete the dissection
Rat Dissection Preparation!
• Watch the online dissection video and answer the
questions
• Complete the Virtual Rat Dissection in class and answer
the questions
• Pick up a Blue Lab Sheet & White Observation Sheet
15 Minutes Left in Class!
• Place your rat specimen into its bag
• Wash all tools and trays
• Throw away any trash, gloves, etc.
• Spray table with cleaner and wipe down fully
• Place all PPE back where it belongs!