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Bradbury, Leslie; Wilson, Rachel – Science and Children, 2019
In this article, fourth graders investigate the physical and behavioral adaptations of crayfish. Because crayfish are native to the area and many students have experience observing them in local streams, the author decided to use these organisms to explore the relationship between the structure of their various body parts and how those structures…
Descriptors: Personality Traits, Grade 4, Animals, Science Instruction
Darling, Randi A. – Bioscene: Journal of College Biology Teaching, 2020
I teach an animal behavior course where students conduct independent research projects; however, using live animals for research is challenging at a small university. Often, students choose to conduct a laboratory project over a field project believing that it will be easier to observe animals and control variables, but it can be difficult and…
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Science Instruction, Student Research, Undergraduate Students
Hewitt, Krissi M.; Kayes, Lori J.; Hubert, David; Chouinard, Adam – American Biology Teacher, 2014
Recent reform initiatives in undergraduate biology call for curricula that prepare students for dealing with real-world issues and making important links between science and society. In response to this call, we have developed an issues-based laboratory module that uses guided inquiry to integrate the concepts of animal behavior and population…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, College Science, Undergraduate Study, Biology
Craddock, Anne – Science and Children, 2021
Students in the intermediate grades love to talk--but not necessarily about making sense of what they are learning. How do teachers design classrooms that cultivate productive discourse? How do they get out of the way and teach children to learn? First, let's give them something to talk about. Second, teachers need to teach them how to engage in…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Intermediate Grades, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Cooperative Learning
Gunckel, Kristin L. – Theory Into Practice, 2019
The heterogendered cultural discourse that privileges heterosexuality and normalizes sexual and gender binaries damages the science knowledge and opportunities to engage in science learning that children experience in elementary school science. This article analyzes a typical science lesson on crayfish to show how the heterogendered obsession with…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Sex Fairness, Science Education, Inclusion
Rop, Charles J. – American Biology Teacher, 2010
This is a set of animal behavior investigations in which students will practice scientific inquiry as they observe crayfish, ask questions, and discuss territoriality, social interactions, and other behaviors. In doing this, they hone their skills of observation, learn to record and analyze data, control for variables, write hypotheses, make…
Descriptors: Inquiry, Animal Behavior, Biology, Science Instruction
Endreny, Anna – Science and Children, 2006
Crayfish, also known as "crawfish" or "crawdads," are easy to keep in the classroom, and with patience and luck, students will observe the complete life cycle of the crayfish. They will also learn about aquatic animals and habitats and get to conduct inquiry experiments about animal behavior. This article describes how a third-grade teacher used…
Descriptors: Animals, Animal Behavior, Science Instruction, Inquiry
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Hampton, Carolyn H.; Hampton, Carol D. – Science and Children, 1979
Describes methods of collecting crayfish and maintaining them in the classroom. Also discusses reproduction and molting of crayfish. (MA)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Biology, Culturing Techniques, Curriculum Enrichment
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Poulos, C. Jean – Science Activities, 1977
This article describes how Robert LeBleu's interest in aquatic life developed and that today he owns a large hydroculture operation supplying research crayfish nationwide. Suggested laboratory experiments with crayfish are described, as well as information on additional studies, equipment needs, and tours of the hatchery. (MA)
Descriptors: Biology, Culturing Techniques, Fisheries, Laboratory Experiments
Zipko, Stephen J. – Teacher, 1981
A two-part project involving critical thinking and writing skills focuses on a small crustacean and the scientific method. (Editor)
Descriptors: Grade 7, Interdisciplinary Approach, Junior High Schools, Laboratory Experiments
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Phillips, Gary S. – American Biology Teacher, 1982
Described are the advantages of using crayfish in an elementary or secondary biology class, crayfish activities, field collection, classroom care, and identification. (DC)
Descriptors: Animals, Biology, Ecology, Elementary Education
Martin-Hansen, Lisa M. – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2005
The author, an elementary school teacher, describes a way of incorporating an inquiry approach to teaching by refining a crayfish unit originally found in an ESS (Elementary Science Study) module. She used a "coupled-inquiry" approach, a combination of guided-inquiry and open-inquiry, with an application used for assessment purposes. In five or…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Science Instruction, Inquiry, Science Activities
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Martin-Hansen, Lisa M. – Science Activities, 2001
Presents a science activity that is a combination of guided-inquiry and open-inquiry in which students investigate crayfish. (YDS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Inquiry, Laboratory Animals, Marine Education
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Joachim, Andrew – American Biology Teacher, 2003
Explains the fight or flight reaction and presents a hands-on activity for high school students. Uses crayfish behavior as an example. (Author/SOE)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Animal Behavior, Biology, Class Activities
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Dawes, John A. – Journal of Biological Education, 1981
Describes the life cycle, reproduction, and various classroom uses of the Louisiana Red Swamp Crayfish. Includes advantages and disadvantages of two different culturing techniques. (JN)
Descriptors: Animals, Biology, College Science, Higher Education