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- 6th
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Students label diagrams of the 6 different classes of mollusks and explain the meaning of the labeled terms. They identify 8 common New Haven shells. They organize their own shell collection during this series of lessons. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the height at which whelks drop mollusks for them to open. They calculate the height the mollusk would need to be dropped to break. They answer questions based on their calculations to end the lesson. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students complete a number of cross curricular activities as they study snails. They complete quilt squares, measure and describe snail characteristics, and compute the rate of a Snail's Pace. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 8th - 12th
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Students investigate various forms of aquatic life. They use four senses, touch, taste, smell, and observation to explore mollusks. Students cook and taste various types mollusks, such as mussels, scallops, and squid. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students identify invertebrates in the mollusk family. They read a story about a clam, complete a KWL chart, and rotate through stations to observe several mollusks. In addition, they complete observational drawings. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 7th
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Students identify what adaptation is and to research a specific mollusk. They also identify and interpret how animals get their common and scientific name and why it is Latin. Finally, students draw their shell (mollusk) and name their invented species in English using just two words that describe their shell. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students look carefully at shells and observe the differences between species and the names of common shells. Then they identify and complete a Mollusk Matching handout included in the lesson and write the letter of each shell in the correct numbered space provided. Students also identify that it is important to learn about mollusks because many are important as a food source or medicine. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Student choose a mollusk that they are interested in and research it. They present their research to the class and compile all the information on mollusks in a packet. Information must include common and scientific name, family, characteristics, and the feeding, mating, and other behaviors of the species. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students identify mollusks, create a display, research a particular species, and present their findings to the class. They collect and bring in a shell of choice from their local beach. Then, students label his or her shell with the common name, scientific name, size, color, where it is usually found and any other information they want to include. They also identify how to become an expert on their particular shell. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students define the word dichotomous and explain why a dichotomous key is a useful tool in identifying different species. Then they look up words they are unfamiliar with or mollusk reference books so students can learn the names of mollusk parts, which help them through the key. Students also try to figure out what shell they have been given and exchange shells with other students to practice using their dichotomous key. Full Review »