Squid Lab Students study the anatomy of the mollusk and see the development of organ systems in a squid - a representative of the Mollusk Phylum. Kelp Lab Giant Kelp has special adaptations that help it live, grow, and meet its needs as it interacts with its environment. Holdfast acts as an anchor. Stipe is bendable and flexible to withstand wave action. Fronds are vine-like structures growing out from the stipe.
Blades are like leaves.
Floats are gas-filled bulbs that keep the kelp from sinking. A habitat is the place that supplies the basic resources to fulfill an organism's needs. Organisms' general needs are the same, but their specific needs differ considerably. Students identify needs of aquatic plants and animals. After an arduous year of study, self-critiquing, writing and lengthy examinations, they were named National Board Certified Teachers last week.