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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Wonderful World of Slugs

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Examine a slug? Of course, what else would a 2nd grader do with it? Pupils use clues and go on a slug hunt, read a slug story, or make a cooperative group mural of a slug's habitat. While older learners catalog slugs, go on a slug hunt,...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Slugs and Snails

For Students 3rd - 6th
Slugs and snails are the focus of this life science worksheet. Student read a selection on these animals, then answer ten comprehension questions. Then, students must draw an "alien portrait" using the characteristics of slugs and snails...
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Website
Other

Australian Museum: Sea Slug Forum

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent source for a vast array of information on the colorful sea slugs. Topics like localities, feeding, body shape, mating, and an entire list of species complete with photos are provided.
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Graphic
Other

The Slug Site

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Mass, Weight, and Weightlessness

For Students 9th - 10th
Site from HyperPhysics dealing with the topic of mass and weight. In addition the site deals with weightlessness. The numerous links to other pages help the student see how ideas are interrelated.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Mollusks

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough reference tool explores the mollusk with a description, pictures, and maps. Includes facts on ecology, history, behavior, evolution, conservation, and external links. The mollusk image is no longer available.
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Handout
Missouri Botanical Garden

Missouri Botanical Garden: Ocean Animals: Mollusks

For Students 9th - 10th
The Missouri Botanical Garden describes the characteristics and natural history of mollusks in text and color photography.
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Website
University of California

Nudibranchs: You Are What You Eat

For Students 3rd - 8th
Information about nudibranchs and their diet. Learn more about these sea slugs.
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Handout
Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Ariolimax Columbianus (Banana Slug)

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Information about the banana slug, including its habitat, description, behavior, food habits, and more.
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Handout
Biology 4 kids

Biology4 Kids: Clams and Snails the Mollusks

For Students 3rd - 7th
A concise beginners research page highlighting the major characteristics of the Mollusks.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Marsh Slug

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Marsh Slugs (Deroceras laeve), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be found...
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Handout
Other

Ark in Space: The Banana Slug Nature's Giant Recycler

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the nature, habitat, and behavior of the banana slug, with plenty of photographs.
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Handout
Saint Louis Zoo

Saint Louis Zoo: Banana Slug

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover fun facts and learn about the habitat, breeding, appearance of the banana slug.