Gather small observations of arthropods. Using brine shrimp, pupils observe the life cycle of arthropods. Learners set up saltwater aquariums and observe the brine shrimp over a three-week period. To finish, they compare and contrast how the shrimp grew in the different aquariums.
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NGSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Have each group develop posters to record their data throughout the lesson
Classroom Considerations
- Requires purchase of brine shrimp hatchery kits
- Need a place to keep the aquariums and air pumps for an extended period of time
Pros
- Includes information on where to locate brine shrimp
- Contains directions on how to set up the aquarium
Cons
- None