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Worksheet
Curated OER

Clam Crossword

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this clams crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 10 clues and the terms in the word bank to help them correctly complete the word puzzle.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Clam Vocabulary

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this clam vocabulary skills worksheet, learners match the 9 clam-related terms in the word bank to the appropriate definitions.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Beach Life: Clam Dissection

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students investigate clams. In this clam life lesson, students conduct an experiment where they dissect clams. Students compare anatomies of humans and clams. 
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mazes: Sea Stars

For Teachers 7th - 8th
In this mazes worksheet, young scholars determine and analyze the best strategy for assisting a sea star find a meal through the journey of a maze.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Clam Anatomy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are introduced to the anatomy of the inside and outside of a clam before dissecting the animal. During the dissection, they label and identify the function of each part they see including the outside of the clam. They complete...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Marine Science

For Students 11th - 12th
In this biology worksheet, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms relating to species found in the ocean. There are 21 marine terms located in the word search.
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Handout
Tree of Life Project

The Tree of Life Web Project: Animals

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive site that contains much information about the various animal phyla. Each phyla gives photos, common examples, scientific names and references. Collection of 1630 websites about bio-diversity.
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Website
Other

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
This great site offers information about the Chesapeake Bay, its history, people and it's stories. "Tour" the museum to find interesting information.
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Handout
Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Clams

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an in-depth description of a clam, including its appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
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Handout
Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Giant Clams

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a brief description of a giant clam, including its behavior, appearance, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
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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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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Mollusk

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers detailed information on mollusks, a large and diverse phylum including shelled sea animals and the octupus.
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Article
Other

North Carolina Dept. Of Environment & Natural Resources: Kids' Educational Pages: Fish

For Students 3rd - 8th
A great site for kids wanting to learn more about fish and have some fun at the same time. It provides information about fish including food chain, fun fish facts, crustaceans, and shellfish: oysters, scallops, and clams. It also...
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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
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Giant Clam (Tridacna Gigas)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of Tridacna Gigas, more commonly known as the giant clam.
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Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Counting Clams a Tidal Flat Adventure

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Mathematics has an important role in the real world outside of school. In this instructional activity, students will learn how scientists use multiplication to estimate animal populations. Included in the instructional activity are a...
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Handout
PBS

Newton's Apple: Black Pearls

For Students 9th - 10th
A lab activity to illicit discussion/understanding of the way in which mollusks produce an economic product.