In this observing snail behavior learning exercise, students find a few snails, place them in an aquarium, observe for several days, then answer 5 questions about their behavior.

In this scientific classification worksheet, students read about classification and the questions scientists ask in order to classify, then read about features of different classifications of animals. Worksheet is informational, no...

In this mollusks and annelids concept map worksheet, students complete a concept map on the characteristics of invertebrates. They fill in 13 blanks using the correct word from the list.

Students practice compare and contrast skills. In this science and language development instructional activity, students complete a T chart generating traits of a snail and a clam. Students complete a related worksheet.

In this literacy worksheet, middle schoolers practice looking for the words that are related to the idea that is focused upon in the sheet. The skill of spelling is used and vocabulary increases.

Students engage in a lab which introduces them to fossils and paleontology. They examine eleven numbered boxes containing fossils which are related to the questions on this lab then answer questions on a lab sheet imbedded in this plan.

An overview of the many types of gastropods, slugs and snails found around the world. Included is a large bank of photos of the various species and their classification information.

A general description of mollusca and some discussion of those found in the waters of Great Britain.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] There are approximately 160,000 living species and probably 70,000 extinct species of mollusks. They are typically divided into ten classes, of which two are...

Good general description of the phylum with subordinate descriptions in each of the classes.

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.

Describes Opisthobranch Molluscs, which includes sea slugs. Includes many links to other sites and a wealth of photographs and descriptions of sea slugs contributed by people around the world.

A great, detailed description of mollusks. Discusses parts of their external and internal anatomy and their functions, and lists several characteristics of mollusks. Tabbed pages include pictures, specimens and classification.

This is one page from a site on Welks. It tells about how many of the eggs will survive, the growth rate, how old a whelk can live to be, and it talks about poorly distrubited genes.

Provides a very basic look at the anatomy of a mollusk including the proposed anatomy of what the mollusc ancestor probably looked like. Hyperlinks to individual animals in the mollusk group.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses characteristics of mollusks.

Provides photographs and facts about snails. Discusses the different species, where they can be found, physical characteristics, diet, predators, and reproduction.

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.

Brief information about the common periwinkle, a marine snail common to the intertidal waters of Rhode Island.

Periwinkles are a non-native, or invasive, species of mollusk along the eastern coast of Canada and the United States. Learn about their habitat, the history of their invasion, and the kinds of damage they do to their new environment....

Brief list of characteristics and habitat of the periwinkle snail, with an excellent labeled drawing.

A concise beginners research page highlighting the major characteristics of the Mollusks.

Learn some "cool facts" about abalone as you study its description and read about conservation efforts.

See the Australian Museum Online collection of mollusca. Read about how the sea slug defends itself and the history of the bivalve pulvinitidae.