Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The External Anatomy of the Crayfish

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students investigate the external anatomy of a crayfish. In this arthropod lesson plan, students study the structures of the head, the body and the appendages of a crayfish. They locate specific structures present in arthropods and...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Invertebrate Diversity

For Students 6th - 12th
Comparative anatomy prevails in the lesson exploring diversity among invertebrates. Biologists examine physical characteristics of an earthworm from phylum annelida and a meal worm from phylum insecta. They also inspect a cricket and a...
Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

A Science Experiment With Crayfish

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A crayfish can lead to a science experiment involving habitats, animal behavior, and anatomy..
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Digital Dissections

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students dissect organisms and take photographs to create a PowerPoint dissection library. In this anatomy lesson, students dissect organisms that interest them and photograph the process while identifying structures. They create a...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Arthropod Coloring

For Students 9th - 12th
In this arthropod worksheet, students compare and contrast the different animals found in the Phylum Arthropoda: insects, arachnids, and crustaceans. Students complete 8 fill in the blank statements and color illustrations.
Lesson Plan
Middle School Science

Crayfish Dissection

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this lab experiment site, you will "Observe the external and internal anatomy of a crayfish, determine the sex of a crayfish using external anatomy, and collect statistical data on crayfish length and cheliped length."
Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Dissection101: Dissection Resources for Classroom Use

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of lesson plans, quizzes, and educational videos developed for online dissections. The site hopes to improve the learning experience for students, and increase the quality of the dissection experience. Organisms included are...