Measurement and Mollusks

First-grade students are learning about mollusks and measurement. Students learned that mollusks are soft-bodied animals and that mollusk shells grow with the animal. The young learners embraced the role of scientists, carefully measuring the length, mass, and volume of mollusk shells. Students applied their observation skills to classify shells into two distinct groups—bivalves and univalves. The adventure continued as students walked to the dock, where they encountered live clams and oysters. They further honed their measurement skills by assessing the size of the live clams. This immersive learning experience expanded our “littlest of marine biologists”  knowledge of mollusks and enriched their understanding of measurement. You can click on this link to get a glimpse into the classroom.