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NOAA

Noaa: Estuaries 101 Curriculum: Hooray for Horseshoe Crabs

For Students 6th - 8th
Learn about the anatomy and ecological relationships of the horseshoe crab.
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Other

Beachnet: Horseshoe Crabs, the Ancient Mariners

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting facts and figures about horseshoe crabs, including information about mating, reproduction, pictures, and a link to the University of Delaware's page on Horseshoe Crabs.
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Other

Horseshoe Crab: History and Biology

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource is filled with lots of information presented in an easy to follow format. Illustrations are excellent.
Activity
Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Horseshoe Crabs

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an in-depth description of a daddy long legs, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Marathon Migrators

For Students 9th - 10th
This video segment from NOVA: "The Mystery of Animal Pathfinders" explores how the migratory patterns of shorebirds have evolved to coincide with the spawning of horseshoe crabs. [6:00]

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