Biology Junction
Dissection of the Clam
Is the structure of a clam really as simple as it seems? Young scholars explore the anatomy of the clam in an engaging lesson presentation. The lesson highlights the digestive process of the clam as well as how it moves and what it does...
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Mollusks
In this mollusks worksheet, students complete a word search for terms related to the different types of mollusks and their body structures.
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Mollusks
In this mollusks worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle given 15 clues about the structures of mollusks, the characteristics of mollusks and types of mollusks.
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Dichotomous Keys
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...
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Bivalve or Univalve (Clam or Snail)?
Fourth graders explore the meaning of the prefixes "bi" and "uni." In groups, 4th graders observe pictures of shells and handle real shells. Students create a chart to classify each shell as a bivalve or univalve. They identify the...
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Bivalve Biology
Students place clams into a beaker containing saltwater. They place a small drop of food coloring just above the shell. Students observe the movement of the food coloring. Clams are then placed into clean beakers of saltwater with 24...
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Create a Display
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...
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Adaptations
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...
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She Sells Sea Shells in Illinois??
Second graders sorted shells first by methods they thought appropriate and then were instructed on the scientific method of classification by univalve and bivalve. Students then sorted paper shells as a method of assessing knowledge. It...
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Biology 11 Word Search C
For this biology worksheet, students locate and identify various vocabulary terms related to biology. There are 45 words/phrases located in the puzzle to find.
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Zebra Mussel Page: Zebra Mussel Slide Show
Click through the whole slide show to find basic information on zebra mussels, how they live, the problems they can cause, and possible solutions.
Other
Mollusca
A general description of mollusca and some discussion of those found in the waters of Great Britain.
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Discover Freshwater Mussels: America's Hidden Treasure
This resource explains the critical role that mussels play in the United States.
Virginia Tech
Virginia Polytechnic Institute: Greenhouse Dinosaur Extinction Theory
This comprehensive page discusses the Asteroid Impact vs. Volcano-Greenhouse dinosaur extinction debate. It was written by paleontologist, professor, and scientist Dr. Dewey McLean.
University of Southern California
Structure of Matter: Animals
A slide show that demonstrates the development of physical structure in the animal world, moving from sponges through mammals.
Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden: Ocean Animals: Mollusks
The Missouri Botanical Garden describes the characteristics and natural history of mollusks in text and color photography.
Other
Wonders of the Sea
Good general description of the phylum with subordinate descriptions in each of the classes.
Other
North Carolina Dept of Environment & Natural Resources: Cool Kids: Shellfish
Find information on shellfish rehabilitation and other bivalves like clams, oysters, and scallops. One of the most interesting pages is the stock status that indicates how fish populations are surviving in fisheries in North Carolina.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Scallop
Contains information on scallops, a diagram, as well as their predators, anatomy, and diet.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Clams and Snails the Mollusks
A concise beginners research page highlighting the major characteristics of the Mollusks.
Australian Museum
Australian Museum: Malacology
See the Australian Museum Online collection of mollusca. Read about how the sea slug defends itself and the history of the bivalve pulvinitidae.
Other
Sea and Sky: Mollusks
This illustrated article describes several different types of reef mollusks ranging form snails and clams to the chambered nautilus.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Types of Mollusks
[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...
Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum: Types of Fossils
This particular site is part of a larger online exhibit from the Natural History Museum covering various aspects of fossils and fossil research. Here, seven types of fossils are listed and each type is given a picture representation.