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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mussel Identification Activity

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students identify given species of animals, such as various mussels, by sets of physical characteristics as they use a key. They also read about mussels on the Illinois River and look at mussel species in the online database. Finally,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Wappo Indians: Animals They Hunted

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine the hunting and foraging practices of the Wappo tribe. They discover Wappo words for food and determine which animals still live in Napa County. They research the diet, habits and homes of these animals.
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Graphic
Other

Zebra Mussel Page: Zebra Mussel Slide Show

For Students 9th - 10th
Click through the whole slide show to find basic information on zebra mussels, how they live, the problems they can cause, and possible solutions.
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Graphic
Other

Mollusca

For Students 9th - 10th
A general description of mollusca and some discussion of those found in the waters of Great Britain.
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Handout
US Fish and Wildlife Service

Discover Freshwater Mussels: America's Hidden Treasure

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource explains the critical role that mussels play in the United States.
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Handout
University of Notre Dame

Coin and Currency Collections: Wampum

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Notre Dame in Indiana has a special collections section on coins and currencies, this web page is part of the website representing these artifacts and the history related to them. Wampum, the currency of fur trading, is...