Mollusk Dichotomous Key
Animals
Ecology
Elementary School
Inquiry/Scientific Method
Middle School
In this lab, students will be introduced to the concept of a dichotomous key through the use of preliminary activities modeled by the teacher. They will then learn about the ecology and biology of selected marine mollusks, before putting their dichotomous key reading skills to the test on 8 or 12 corresponding seashells. Finally, students demonstrate their new knowledge by creating their own dichotomous key to classify even more shells.
Downloads
Mollusk Dichotomous Key Teacher Edition (CIBT)
Student Handout 1, Dichotomous Key Lab (CIBT)
Student Handout 2, Mollusk Introduction Lab (CIBT)
Marine Mollusks Dichotomous Key 1-8
