Curated OER
Eight Arms & Counting
Students identify the unique characteristics of the octopus. Then they fashion a model of this unique sea creature. Students also imaginatively decorate their model octopus. Finally, they research the different functions of the octopus's...
Curated OER
Blue Planet: Seasonal Seas
Students study and research marine invertebrates. In this marine lesson plan students create an illustrated report and help complete a class exhibit.
Curated OER
Hydra Anatomy
In this hydra anatomy worksheet, students label the given diagram. Students indicate the appropriate parts of the hydra using the provided word bank.
Language Guide
Language Guide: Los Animales Del Mar (Spanish)
This resource provides colorful pictures of sea animals interact with audio and the written vocabulary word as you move your mouse over the picture. This vocabulary would compliment a science unit on marine life.
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.
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.