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Fourth grade students recently had the opportunity to dissect a squid in our elementary science lab. As a complement to their Life Science unit on adaptations, students were able to explore and identify structural adaptations. Students discovered structures such as the beak, esophagus, eyes, siphon, arms, tentacles, gills, and heart. But without a doubt, finding the ink sac, full of ink, was the most rewarding! The science lab gives students hands-on experiences that enhance their classroom learning.
“In class, we dissected a squid. It was very fun. We got to see a lot of the cool parts. One of the main parts that l though was cool was the beak. l got to take it out and examine it. The beak helps the squid bite down on hard prey like see turtles, crabs, and others.”
SeeSaw presentation by Addison Barber, grade 4