Title

Crabby interactions: Fifth graders explore human impact on the blue crab population

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-2016

Publication Title

Science & Children

Volume

53

Abstract

Jeffery et al present a two-day lesson, which engages students in authentic scientific inquiry, uses the 5E inquiry-based learning cycle, and explicitly addresses science lab and interact directly with the blue crabs, an organism found in their coastal backyard, students were able to make a personal connection with this organism and learn important ecological concepts. Teachers can situate this lesson as an extension after discussions of organisms and environments: food webs and food chains, ecosystems, life processes that help organisms survive within their environments, animal behavior and adaptations, predator-prey relationships, the water cycle, and other models and systems. The activity is targeted for fifth grade, but modifications make it suitable for lower grade levels.

Issue

7

First Page

64

Last Page

71

ISSN

19434812

Comments

Jeffery, T. D., McCollough, C. A., & Moore, K. (2016). Crabby Interactions: Fifth graders explore human impact on the blue crab population. Science and children, 53(7), 64-71.

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