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Making a Taxonomic Key
Students work as a team of abalone taxonomists who examine and classify abalones based on their shell characteristics of the four most common species. They also study the visible details of each species shell, make notes and eventually...
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Wappo Indians: Animals They Hunted
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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Sea Stars and the Northern Abalone: A Race for Life!
Middle schoolers compare and contrast the ecosystem, structure and behavior of survival of the abalone versus the sea star. They consider the ramifications of reintroducing the endangered abalone. They present their findings to the class.
Other
Mollusca
A general description of mollusca and some discussion of those found in the waters of Great Britain.
Other
Alaska Department of Fish and Game: Pinto Abalone
Tab through the contents of this site to learn about the Pinto Abalone, which is native to the coastal waters of southern Alaska.
University of Nebraska
University of Nebraska State Museum: Alaska Kelp Community
Discover the ecological relationships of six different organisms living in the Alaskan kelp community. The site also contains an interactive map showing the time line for the spread of the Exxon Valdez oil spill.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: The Allure of Pearls
Exhibition of some of the first known gems to early humans, this collection of pearls includes several world famous precious stones.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Abalone
Learn some "cool facts" about abalone as you study its description and read about conservation efforts.
Other
Fishtech: Facts About Abalone
From a company that specializes in abalone farming, learn about the anatomy and life cycle of the abalone. Other sections include information on predators and reasons for a declining abalone population in the wild.
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Alaska Department of Fish and Wildlife: Pinto Abalone
Photograph of a Pinto Abalone clinging to a rock.
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Alaska Department of Fish and Wildlife: Pinto Abalone
Photograph of the inside of an abalone shell.