The squid challenge.(science lesson for elementary students)

From: Science Activities | Date: January 1, 1997| Author: Guillaume, Andrea M. | Copyright information

In the olden days, sailors told harrowing tales of gigantic monsters that threatened them on the open seas. Even today, sperm whales are found scarred by attacks from the claws of giant squid. If squid can strike terror into the heart of wizened sailors and attack huge whales, dare you introduce them to your elementary students? I hope so! Most children are drawn in by slimy, smelly things and are fascinated by living creatures. Project 2061's Benchmarks for Science Literacy (Amer...

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