Mr. Nussbaum
Lobsters
Lobsters are the topic of an informational text that scholars read then answer a series of questions. A progress report details their work.
NOAA
Invertebrates
Crabs and lobsters ... yum! The 18th installment of a 23-part NOAA Enrichment in Marine sciences and Oceanography (NEMO) program focuses on invertebrate marine life. After the lecture slideshow, learners conduct an activity to sample...
Curated OER
Egg Carton Lobsters
Who doesn't love learning about the ocean? And who wouldn't want to help create an ocean themed mural? Little learners make lobsters out of recycled egg cartons, pipe cleaners, and paint. These are then used as part of a larger 3-D ocean...
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Lobster Word Search
In this lobster vocabulary learning exercise, students analyze 10 words in a word box that pertain to lobsters. Students find each word in a word search puzzle.
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Lobster Challenge
In this lobster facts activity, students respond to 9 multiple choice questions that require them to exhibit what they know about lobsters.
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Lobster Vocabulary
In this lobster vocabulary skills worksheet, students match the 9 lobster-related terms in the word bank to the appropriate definitions.
Curated OER
Love A Lobster
Learners discuss the appearance of a lobster. Using pre-cut parts, they create their own lobster and name each part of its anatomy. As a class, they listen and participate in exploring background information on the lobster and its...
Curated OER
Renewable and Non-renewable Resources
Students play Lobster Bingo on a provided worksheet. This game demonstrates how human activities and natral events affect lobsters by impacting their food, clean water, and shelter of the reef.
Curated OER
Lobster Models
Learners create and label a model of a lobster. In this lobster lesson, students become familiar with the parts of a lobster and their functions. Learners display their lobsters in the classroom.
Other
Western Australian Museum: Crustaceans: Marine Life of the Dampier Archipelago
Do you know how Crustaceans differ from other animals that belong to the Arthropod family? Find the answer to this question along with other interesting facts about this marine animal.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Lobsters
This site gives a brief description of a lobster, including its behavior, appearance, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Lobster (Nephropidae)
View images and read facts about Lobsters, including where they live, their appearance, and behaviour.
Other
Sea and Sky: Crustaceans
A concise description of Crustaceans with a number of colorful pictures that students will enjoy.
Read Works
Read Works: The Lobster Blues
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a rare blue lobster. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
NOAA
Noaa: Northeast Fisheries Science Center: Fish Faq
This site is provided for by the Northeast Fisheries Science Center. Do fish sleep? Do they chew food? Can any fish swim backwards? How many Pinnipeds are on the Endangered Species List? Find out the answers to these questions and many...
Gulf of Maine Research Institute
Gulf of Maine Research Institute: All About Lobsters
Learn about the lobster life cycle, its physical characteristics, lobster trivia, learning activities, and more.
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Common Lobster
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Common Lobsters (Homarus gammarus), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be...