Freshwater Mussels Lesson Plans
Freshwater Mussels Lesson Plans
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Mussels for Clean Water Lesson Plans
Mussels for Clean Water Lesson Plans
Russel the Mussel (Grades K-3)
Russel the Mussel (Grades K-3)
Russell the Mussel can be integrated into classroom curriculum and addresses New York State Science and(or) ELA Learning Standards spanning both elementary and middle school levels, with a focus on K-3 grade levels.
Save The River has created a set of worksheets and activities that can accompany the book:
Lesson Guide
Russell The Mussel Vocabulary List
Russell The Mussel Activity Sheet
Why should we protect freshwater mussels? PBS Learning (Grades 6-8)
In this lesson, students will increase their understanding of the important role that freshwater mussels play in our watershed.
Students will learn about freshwater mussel species, how mussels improve water quality in rivers and streams, and the steps being taken to ensure their protection from factors that threaten their survival.
Students will read informational text, watch videos, analyze images, take notes, and complete short assessment activities. As a final assignment, they will write an opinion article supported by evidence they’ve collected during the lesson.
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