Similarities and differences: wild and farmed green-lipped mussels

This activity explores the life cycle of green-lipped mussels and encourages students to research the methods by which they are farmed in New Zealand. It provides the opportunity to use a Venn diagram to organise information graphically.

By the end of this activity, students should be able to:

• describe the key similarities and differences between farmed and wild green-lipped mussels
• understand how to use a Venn diagram to graphically organise information.

Download the Word file (see link below) for:

• introduction/background notes
• what you need
• what to do
• discussion points
• extension ideas
• student handout.