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Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Giant Squid

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Giant Squid Resurfaces

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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BBC

Bbc News: Giant Squid Attacks French Boat

For Students 9th - 10th
This article, published by BBC News (January 15, 2003), reports that a giant squid "clamped on" to the hull of a French boat.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Giant Squid

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: The Squid

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.
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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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Curated OER

Smithsonian: Giant Squid

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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Other

Tonmo: Architeuthis Reproduction

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Giant Squid

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Giant Squid."
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Curated OER

Giant Squid Caught Off Scotland Ion January 2002

For Students 9th - 10th
This article, published by BBC News (January 15, 2003), reports that a giant squid "clamped on" to the hull of a French boat.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Giant Squid

For Students 9th - 10th
This article, published by BBC News (January 15, 2003), reports that a giant squid "clamped on" to the hull of a French boat.
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Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Kraken

For Students 9th - 10th
The sea monster, Kraken, might have been a giant squid. Find out how Kraken fit into Norse mythology. Flashcard format.
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Article
Scholastic

Scholastic News: Sea Monster Found Alive!

For Students 3rd - 8th
The elusive giant squid was caught on video for the first time in 2013. This article describes the historic find.
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Activity
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Cephalopods

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.
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Website
Other

Fishin for Facts Library

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive site that includes a wealth of information on whales, sharks, penguins and squid.
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PBS

Pbs: Nature: Encountering Sea Monsters

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive amount of information is featured in this PBS site on Cephalopods. Images, videos, books, and web links are just a few of the items that can be found here.
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Tramline

Tramline, Inc.: Virtual Ocean Field Trip

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this enchanting site, students will learn basic principles about oceans and will be introduced to an assortment of sea life, both plant and animal. Other interesting ocean links can be found on the teacher resource section of this link.
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit

For Students 9th - 10th
Take an online tour of the Smithsonian's "Exploring Marine Ecosystems" exhibit. Learn about coral reefs and look behind the scenes as scientists maintain the model ecosystems.
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Handout
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Sperm Whale

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This clear and concise resource on sperm whales includes a diagram and information on its diet and echolocation.