Invertebrates come in all shapes and sizes including insects and crustaceans. Crustaceans are mainly aquatic, wearing their skeletons on the outside rather than inside. Each month, we will investigate the characteristics of crustaceans and explore a different category of crustaceans through hands-on activities with fun facts about a specific crustacean each week.

September

Shrimp – Shrimp are small aquatic crustaceans with ten legs. This month, learn what make shrimp crustaceans, the role shrimp play in the environment, and fun facts about specific species of shrimp through a series of activities.

Sept 5 – Krill

Sept 12 – Mantis Shrimp

Sept 19 – White Shrimp

Sept 26 – Prawns