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In Search of the Giant Squid
Young scholars examine the giant squid and its habitat. For this giant squid lesson, students discover the size, behavior, and natural habitat of the giant squid. Activities range from scientific information to myths and folklore. Young...
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Japanese Scientists Photograph Giant Squid
Students read and discuss a news article about scientists capturing first-ever photos of a giant squid in its habitat. They answer comprehension questions, write a journal entry from the scientists point of view, and analyze a giant...
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Creature Seekers
Does it actually exist? Consider the sighting of a giant squid, much like the one that appears in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Middle and high schoolers read the article One Legend Found, Many Still to Go, and research other mysterious...
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Phylum mollusca
This is an organized presentation that lists characteristics and features of their general body features. Mollusc is spelt with both a 'c' and a 'k' in various stages of this Powerpoint so an explanation by the teacher of Scientific...
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Power Point Lesson Plan
Students create a multimedia animal research presentation based on the include criteria for both information and sideshow format. They follow directions on slide set-up from creating a slide to transitions and musical insertion.
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Fisheries
High schoolers research and report on the ocean's problems of disappearing or diminishing species around the world. students examine ecosystems and food chains and present their findings to a mock panel of science experts.
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Using Science Fiction To Understand Biological Concepts
Students read and discuss," The Andromeda Strain" by Michael Crichton and complete a short writing exercise as a warm-up for a longer piece of science fiction writing. They choose a topic and create a science fiction short story such...
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Quiz: Invertebrates
In this science worksheet, 3rd graders will focus on invertebrates. Students will respond to eight true/false questions about these animals.
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Critter Characteristics
Students explore the adaptations of deep sea life forms. In this science lesson, students watch a video to observe characteristics which allow for the sea creature to thrive in it's environment. Students determine the physical,...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Ocean Planet: In Search of Giant Squid
An on-line exhibit archived from a Smithsonian exhibit explores and interprets the facts and myths surrounding giant squids - the world's largest invertebrates.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Giant Squid
The Animal Diversity Web provides a detailed overview of the giant squid. Content includes a focus on the giant squid's geographic range, habitat, physical description, reproduction, behavior, food habits, and more.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Giant Squid O Logy Card
Flip over this interactive OLogy card and start learning bite-size pieces of useful information about the giant squid, including details regarding its 2006 discovery.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Giant Squid
What makes a giant squid unique? This site features a diagram and some information about this cephalopod. Students can learn about the giant squid's anatomy, diet and more through this resource.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Search the Giant Squid
This site explores, in detail, what is known about the Giant Squid, and current efforts to uncover the squid in its natural habitat.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Giant Squid
This site gives an in-depth description of a giant squid, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Giant Squid Resurfaces
The National Museum of Natural History?s giant squid exhibit has reopened, and this website explores some of the more recent discoveries on this very elusive yet very intriguing animal.
BBC
Bbc News: Giant Squid Attacks French Boat
This article, published by BBC News (January 15, 2003), reports that a giant squid "clamped on" to the hull of a French boat.
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Giant Squid
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Giant Squids (Architeuthis dux), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be found...
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: The Squid
Discover more about the squid when you explore this resource. This site includes a diagram of this soft-bodied cephalopod and information on its diet, anatomy, predators and more.
Other
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa: Colossal Squid: Top (Dorsal) View [Pdf]
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.
Other
Tonmo: Architeuthis Reproduction
TONMO, the Octopus News Magazine Online, takes a close look at the giant squid, including its basic anatomy and behavior. This detailed account is supplemented with numerous photographs of actual giant squid.
Scholastic
Scholastic News: Sea Monster Found Alive!
The elusive giant squid was caught on video for the first time in 2013. This article describes the historic find.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Cephalopods
This site provides links to elementary information about cephalopods. Students and teachers will find links to the blue ring octopus, the giant squid, the cuttlefish, octopus and more.
Other
Fishin for Facts Library
A comprehensive site that includes a wealth of information on whales, sharks, penguins and squid.