4th Grade Science
Crayfish Cam
Live video stream of one of our 10 gallon crayfish tanks. We study crayfish in 4th grade Science class while we learn about structure and function of living things. This page can be used by teachers and students to extend the Life Science 1.2 Animal Structures (crayfish )lessons from Knowing Science. ( See sample lesson) . We are also sharing the tank with the world. During remote learning we all need something different to focus on once in a while. Some say watching the tank is captivating, therapeutic, satisfying, mindful, and even fun. Enjoy! Check out our BIRD CAM if you would like to see Northern birds feeding here in Fair lawn.
Andy Temme, Science Specialist
LiveStream Note: We turn the lights off at midnight. If the screen is dark, check back in the morning around 7Am. (We are exploring adding underwater IR (nightvision) in our next upgrade.)
Tank Facts
10 gallon tank with filter and aeration
8 Crayfish
PVC pipe shelters - Crayfish love to hide and hang out in a safe location
Favorite food - peas and carrots, sushi
Favorite Pastime: Hangin out in the PVC shelter, walking the tank, arguing over who gets all the food.
Comet fish (goldfish)- They help to keep the tank clean and keep the crayfish entertained
Daylight Hours: ~7Am-12Am
Location: Fair Lawn, NJ
Resources:
KS Critters in the Classroom Guide (FL Teachers only)
Tank set up front view
Hope the cat keeps an eye on things
Side view showing web camera set up.
NJ Science Standards:
4-LS1-1. Construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction.
4-LS1-2. Use a model to describe that animals receive different types of information through their senses, process the information in their brain, and respond to the information in different ways.
Contact
e-mail Science Specialist Andrew Temme
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