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Oyster Anatomy and Life Cycle

Unit
1
Class Periods
0
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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.

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A freshly opened oyster on the half shell

Overview

Core Practices

Observation
Structure & Function
Modeling

What Students Do

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 & Logistics

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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LESSONS

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Lesson

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Oyster Anatomy and Life Cycle

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Length
45 min
Setting
Classroom
Subject
Science
Lesson Question:
What are the parts of an oyster, and how does it grow?
Lesson Snapshot

In this hands-on lesson, students explore oysters' unique anatomy and life cycle and observe patterns in the oyster's development.

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