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Florida State University

Florida State University: Aquatic Snail Movie #1

For Students 9th - 10th
In this short video, you will see the rippling and pulsing of a snail along with a view of the circulatory system. This site also provides background information on the aquatic snail.
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Florida State University

Florida State University: Aquatic Snail Movie #2

For Students 9th - 10th
In this succinct video, the aquatic snail uses the sliding action of its pseudopod to move about. Background information on the aquatic snail is also provided in this site.
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University of Florida

Ufl: Fieldguide to the Freshwater Snails of Florida

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a on-line version of "The Freshwater Snails of Florida, A manual for Identification." Basically the site just tells how to identify the different types of freshwater snails in Florida.
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Math Science Nucleus

Math/science Nucleus: Snail Animation

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This animation tells the story of a murder investigation taking place among a group of gastropods. The behavior and nature of snails is discussed along with strange habits.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Alien Invasion: Aquarium Capers

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Evaluate the effectiveness of snails as a biological control to combat the spread of an alien alga in the Mediterranean. Grow and culture algal "mats" on microscope slides to observe the grazing behavior of pond snails.
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Bio Topics

Bio Topics: The Common or Garden Snail

For Students 9th - 10th
A biological overview of the common or garden snail.
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Other

Teaching Ideas for Primary Teachers: Science Ideas

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A great resource to discover fun new activities to use in your classroom. Activities are age-appropriate, and span several science topics.
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Other

Kiddy house.com: All About Snails

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
What do you know about snails? This site takes an in depth at these little gastropods. Young scholars and teachers will benefit from the information and resources provided.
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Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Cone Snails

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Cone Snails (Conus), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this genus and maps of its global distribution can also be found here.
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Other

The Assateague Naturalist: Eastern Mud Whelk

For Students 9th - 10th
Just a brief description of where to find an eastern mud whelk and how they look. Has pictures of a Eastern Mud Whelk.
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Saint Louis Zoo

Saint Louis Zoo: Partula Snail

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover fun facts and learn about the habitat and conservation status of the Partula snail.
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Saint Louis Zoo

Saint Louis Zoo: Apple Snail

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover fun facts and learn about the habitat and behavior of the apple snail.