In this hands-on lesson, students explore oysters' unique anatomy and life cycle. Students may observe patterns in the oyster's development and how structures change over time, or dive deeper into different structures' functions and how they work together as a system.
Students explore oysters’ unique anatomy and life cycle. They observe patterns in oyster development and analyze how different structures change over time and work together as a system.
Pacing: 1 class period (~45 min).
Logistics: Make a copy of the lesson plan, slides, and handouts. Print enough handouts for each student. Arrange oyster shells or structure cards for hands-on observation.
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