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:

Our Crayfish Care Guide

KS Critters in the Classroom Guide (FL Teachers only)

Crayfish Quizlet

Crazy About Crayfish (NSTA)


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.

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