Materials List: The Mighty Heart

Each group needs:

  • 1 sheep heart, for $4.75-6.00 each at www.carolina.com
  • dissection kit (scalpel, pins, probe, scissors), for $24 at https://www.amazon.com, generally ranging from $10-30, or a set of 10 for $60
  • dissection tray (if the dissection kit does not include a tray) for $10-20 at https://www.amazon.com; alternative, a basic cake pan
  • protective gear for each student

- aprons, one per student

- disposable gloves, one per student

- lab goggles, one per student

  • access to a clutter-free desk or lab bench
  • vinyl tablecloth (to cover the desk or lab bench)
  • 6-7 sheets of newspaper (to lay beneath the vinyl tablecloth to further protect the surface); alternative: poster/butcher block paper
  • small kitchen trash bag

To share with the entire class:

  • (optional) pictures of previous dissections
  • paper towels
  • cleaning materials for the lab
  • 1-2 50-gallon lawn and leaf/trash bags
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