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Learning About Clams

By Beverly Hernandez, About.com

The giant clam, Tridacna gigas, is the largest of the species and can grow to 4-1/4 feet long.
Learning About Clams:
  • Little Clam
    Little Clam is not paying attention and is not protected by the tide. Read the story and find out what happens.

  • What is a clam?
    Clams are mollusks - a large and diverse phylum of Animals, including a variety of familiar creatures, well-known for their decorative shells or as seafood.
Clam Projects:
  • Clam Crafts
    There are four crafts for this lesson. Do all four or choose the ones you like best.

  • Clam Recipe
    Cooking with Kids - Turkey Bread and Clam Dip
Clam Fun:
  • Games and Stuff
    Add the printable activities to your notebook. Have fun with the online games and activities.

  • Coloring Pages
    Print out the coloring pages. Answer the questions neatly on the coloring page.
Materials:
Discovering Sea Creature Series:

You can access the lessons online, or sign-up for the free Discovering Sea Creatures Ecourse and receive a lesson in your inbox every week. Have fun learning all about sea creatures!

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