Living Lab: Crustacean Lab (Grade 3)
Description
Ever wonder what it means to be a crab? Get up close with crabs, lobsters, and other crustaceans as you explore the world of arthropods. From exoskeletons to real live animal encounters, students will learn what it means to be a marine invertebrate. Your students will be excited about their crabbing adventures and all that they learned in the crustacean lab.
This is a station-based program, with some stations being led by Living Coast staff members and docents. If docents are unavailable, classroom teachers and/or chaperones are required to lead stations using provided resources. Exact program schedule and stations varies by group size and program type. Maximum of 3 classes per day (96 students).
Program schedule options: 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM or 10 AM - 2 PM
Offered At
Living Coast Discovery Center
The Living Coast Discovery Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit zoo and aquarium located on the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Founded in 1987 as the Chula Vista Nature Interpretive Center, we have served the San Diego community for over 30 years. The Living Coast Discovery Center is home to many native San Diego species including sharks, fish, lizards, and birds of prey. Students will have the opportunity to visit our animal ambassadors and explore the Sweetwater Marsh through trail exploration.
Details
Subjects
Science, Animals, Adaptation, Conservation
Capacity
96 students
Duration
240 min.
Activity
Field Trip
Grades
3