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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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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Ocean Planet: In Search of Giant Squid

For Students 9th - 10th
An on-line exhibit archived from a Smithsonian exhibit explores and interprets the facts and myths surrounding giant squids - the world's largest invertebrates.
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Chase Young, PhD

Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: The Squid and the Stickbug [Pdf]

For Teachers 2nd
Originally published in The Reading Teacher, two second graders authored this reader's theater script titled "The Squid and the Stickbug" while in Dr. Chase Young's class. Three roles are needed in this activity.
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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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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Squid (Teuthida )

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the teuthida, more commonly known as the squid.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Giant Squid O Logy Card

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Giant Squid

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.
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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Giant Squid

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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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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Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Squid

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an in-depth description of a squid, including its behavior, appearance, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
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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.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Search the Giant Squid

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explores, in detail, what is known about the Giant Squid, and current efforts to uncover the squid in its natural habitat.
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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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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Squids Outsmart Their Predators

For Students 9th - 10th
Carly Anne York explains how the stealthy cephalopods have mastered deep sea survival.
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Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Vampire Squid

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Vampire Squids (Vampyroteuthis infernalis), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can...
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Biology 4 kids

Biology4 Kids: Squid and Octopi Smart Cephalopods

For Students 3rd - 7th
Read about the general characteristics some cephalopod cousoins: the squid and octous.
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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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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Squid

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia provides a general overview of squid. Content includes a focus on their physical characteristics, diet, and habitat.
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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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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: 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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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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