Head to Foot

NOAA

Ocean Literacy Principles:

 OLP#5: The ocean supports a great diversity of life and ecosystems.
OLP#7: The ocean is largely unexplored.

Overview

The lesson begins with a broader introduction on new species discovered around seamounts, then narrows down through mollusks to focus on squids. Students research and write reports on squids covering their body forms, feeding behavior, movement, and interesting facts.

Find out more at http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/explorations/03 mountains/background/education/media/mts_headtofoot.pdf.

SUBJECTS: 
GRADES: Fifth Grade, Sixth Grade
This lesson meets National Science Standards
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