Crab Lab
Grades 3- 4 

Crabs, inherently fascinating to children, have many characteristics in common with insects and spiders. Students observe a variety of crabs, comparing and contrasting the many forms of crabs. Together they decide what characteristics all the crabs have in common. They share observations and brainstorm a list of their own questions about crabs.

The students' oservations and questions become the focus for a discussion of the biology of crabs. Students choose a crab that interests them and draw a careful picture of it, noticing its adaptations to the particular role it plays in the marine environment.

Class Length: 60-90 minutes, depending on grade level
Maximum Group Size: 26 students and 4 adults
Program Cost: $170-$230, depending on program length (before April 1st)
Peak Season Cost: $180-$250, depending on program length (April 1st through June 18th)

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