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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Dissecting Squid

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore biology by dissecting an animal. In this squid anatomy activity, 2nd graders collaborate in pairs to investigate the inner body systems of a recently deceased squid. Students utilize plastic knives to cut the squid...
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Lesson Plan
Other

National Aquarium in Baltimore: Squid Lab [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This handbook is intended to be used before and after an aquarium visit but can be used on its own. It has information about cephalopods, with a focus on the squid. Students learn about squid anatomy and physiology, survival adaptations,...
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Graphic
Other

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa: Colossal Squid: Top (Dorsal) View [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
A printable, one-page dorsal view of the external squid anatomy. This particular diagram features the colossal squid, believed to be the largest squid species.
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Activity
University of California

The Color Changing Squid

For Students 9th - 10th
Try to solve the mystery of the color changing squid in this interesting and interactive site.