ECH 384 Science Blog : #6 Giant Squid

Giant Squid

Facts:

It is a deep-ocean dwelling squid

They can grow to tremendous size, some estimates have the maximum size for a female at 43 feet long and 33 feet long for the males

Scientists aren't sure exactly how many species of the giant squid there are but research suggests that there is only one

In 2004 Japanese researchers took the first images of a live giant squid in its natural habitat

They have a large head, eight arms and two tentacles used for grabbing prey

Giant squid eat other squids, fish and shrimps, scientists believe that giant squid can attack and eat small whales

Activity: Make your own Giant Squid

Materials needed

Paint
Paint brushes
Two large sheets of paper
Pencil
Scissors
Stapler
Packing Tape
Trash Bags
Bubble Wrap
Streamers
Styrofoam ball half's
Hot Glue
Large googly eyes

Step 1:

Take your large pieces of paper and draw out the shape you want your squid to be

Step 2:

Take your paint and brushes out and get ready to paint on the paper

Step 3:

PAINT! Paint your squid until you are satisfied on how it looks to you

Step 4:

Set aside your two squid heads to dry and lay out a trash bag that you have cut to protect the table. Roll out the desired length of bubble wrap you would like and then cut

Step 5:

Cut your bubble wrap into strips

Step 6:

Time to paint the bubble wrap!

Step 7:

Don't forget to wash out your brushes when you're done

Step 8:

Let your bubble wrap and paper dry overnight

Step 9:

Cut out your squid head make sure that no white is showing on both sides

Step 10:

Staple the sides together around the edges

Step 11:

Cut the bubble wrap strips to have wavy sides (Optional) Then tape them on the inside of the squid head. Place them at different lengths and add as many as desired