Student Activities

Perform Your Own Play-doh Crawfish Dissection

Grade Level:
Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
Subject:
Science
Common Core Standards:
6-8.RST.4, 6-8.RST.7, 6-8.RST.9
State Standards:
Louisiana State Science Standards 6-MS-LS2-1 & 2, 7-MS-LS2-4& 5, 7-MS-LS4-4, 8-MS-LS1-4 &5, 8-MS-LS4-3


Dr. Liz teaches how to compare different anthropods to determine the similarities and differences among them.

Dissect a play-doh crawfish with Dr. Liz! Crawfish are more than just arthropods, they are an iconic species and food source in Southeastern Louisiana. We know “pinch the tail” and “suck the head”, but there is more to crawfish than just a boil! In this activity, you will create your own crawfish with clay or play-doh and follow along with Dr. Liz!

First visit the Crawfish Dissection web page to watch the video. Then, follow the instructions on the page.

Materials Needed

  • Clay or Playdough

  • Scissors

  • Butter knife


 

Tags: crawfish dissection shrimp anthropod

Last updated: January 15, 2021