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The Crusty Fossils

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Students identify some of the different species of crabs and tell how they adapt themselves to their environment. They discuss the evolution and stages of development of the crabs. They identify the Phylum Arthropoda and the Class Crustacea.

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crabs, crustaceans

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class crustacea, crabs, phylum arthropoda, science
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Grade
5th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
21 days
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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Year
1985
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