What has two valves and walks at a snail. What is a snail. Meet the magnificent and curious mollusks. A possible squid dissection may be included as a demonstration of mollusk anatomy and a mollusk with no obvious shell. Adaptation, defense strategies and camouflage will be discussed.
Students explore a simulated beach for clues to discovering tide pool to deep ocean organisms.
A variety of live animals and plants will be used as well. Seafood Sampler From plankton to whales all creatures need energy. Exploring the need for energy in the life of all living organisms. What is the ultimate source of energy and how is it transferred through food chains and webs. Students will explore the relationship between nature.