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Animal Anatomies: A Comparative Dissection Journey | Grades 9-12

4-day Camp For Students Entering Grades 9-12 in Fall 2025

By Van Andel Institute for Education

Date and time

June 9 · 8:30am - June 12 · 12:30pm EDT

Location

Van Andel Institute for Education

216 Division Avenue North Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 days 4 hours

Dive into the world of comparative anatomy with hands-on dissections! Throughout this program, campers will get to dissect five very different organisms—a shark, squid, starfish, fetal pig, and frog—and explore what makes each one unique. They'll see up close how these creatures' bodies are built to survive in their environments, while also discovering surprising similarities across species. With each dissection, they'll uncover how evolution has shaped everything from their survival skills to their internal structures, offering a fresh perspective on the diversity of life around us!

Guided Activities

  • Explore the basics of comparative anatomy through engaging hands-on dissecting.
  • Learn and practice dissection techniques and safety procedures using simple specimens or models.
  • Perform dissections of assigned organisms, documenting and comparing anatomical structures and functions.
  • Synthesize dissection findings into a comparative report or presentation, highlighting anatomical similarities and differences.



Refund Policy:

  • Full refunds will be given if requested more than 7 days before the start date of your camp.
  • Partial refunds (50% tuition) will be given if requested 7 days or less of the start date of your camp.
  • E ventBrite fees are nonrefundable.

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Van Andel Institute for Education is dedicated to creating classrooms where curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking thrive. We do this by offering engaging programs for students, as well as flexible, customizable, and transformative professional development and resources for teachers.

$129.89