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Investigate Science Using Crayfish

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Young scientists discover the importance of scientific investigation by observing live crayfish. They carefully observe the patterns of crayfish in different environments. Then they discuss their conclusions and define what all living things have in common.

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Concepts
crayfish, crustaceans, conducting investigations, the scientific method, making observations

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Biology, crayfish, experimentation, scientific investigation, cause and effect, observation, lab, science
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Grade
3rd - 4th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
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