BBC
Bbc Nature: Wildlife: Common Jellyfish
Explore the fascinating world of the common jellyfish by learning about its distribution, behaviors, habitats, and classification through videos, photos, descriptions, and external links.
BBC
Bbc: Jellyfish
An overview of the jellyfish. Includes basic facts of its life, physical appearance, habitat, enemies, diet as well as colorful photos.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Animals: Jellyfish
Take an exciting look at the jellyfish! Easy to read facts including habitat, physical appearance, movement, diet, enemies, as well as colorful photos. Click on the menu tab to view a video clip of this floating creature.
University of Southern California
Structure of Matter: Animals
A slide show that demonstrates the development of physical structure in the animal world, moving from sponges through mammals.
University of Washington
University of Washington: Ctenophores
This is an advanced essay on the biology of ocean-dwelling "comb jellies."
University of California
Ucmp: Introduction to the Cnidaria
A colorful look at Cnidarians from the University of California. Be sure to click on the 4 buttons on the bottom of the page to see all the info there is on this fascinating phyla!
University of California
Ucmp: Cnidarian Fossil Records
At this University of California, Berkeley site you can find out far back the Cnidarians show up in Fossil records. Also, find out how much they have changed over time! Be sure to click on the highlighted words to go to other interesting...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Cnidaria
Wikipedia offers great information on Cnidarians, a phylum of animals including coral, sea anemones, jellyfish, sea pens, sea wasps, and more.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Portuguese Man O'war
Wikipedia offers detailed information on the Portuguese Man O'War, a type of jellyfish. Also includes a chart of scientific classification.
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: A Jellyfish's Blurry View
Do jellyfish need glasses? Find out what scientists have discovered about the 24 eyes of a jellyfish!
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Does a Jellyfish Sting?
Neosha S. Kashef details the science behind the jellyfish sting. [4:17]
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Cnidaria
This site by Animal Diversity Web discusses the different body types and the similar characteristics of the animals in the phylum Cnidaria.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Physalia Physalis (Portuguese Man of War)
An in-depth look at the Portuguese man of war jellyfish. Site includes information on geographic range, habitat, description, reproduction, feeding habits and much more.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Jellyfish More Cnidarians
Find out about the body plans of some of the most famous of the Cnidarians: the jellyfish.
Australian Museum
Australian Museum: Bluebottle or Portuguese Man of War
This site provides information on the Portuguese Man of War or Bluebottles, as they are called in Austrailia.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Cnidarians
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses characteristics of cnidarians like jellyfish and corals.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Portuguese Man of War O Logy Card
Turn over this interactive card and start learning bite-size pieces of useful information about the Portuguese man-of-war, such as its diet, habitat, and physical characteristics.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Jellyfish
Learn about the amazing jellyfish: understand the basic facts of its life, physical structure, habitat, diet, enemies, and more. Colorful photos are included.
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: Jellyfish
Jellyfish can sting swimmers and it hurts! Find out more about these creepy sea creatures and what to do if you get stung.
University of California
Uscb: The Bioluminescence Web Page
A very detailed covering of bioluminescence including myths, organisms, chemistry, physiology, and photos. Contains many links for further information.
CommonLit
Common Lit: A Jelly Fish
CommonLit.org is a wonderful resource to use in a Language Arts classroom. Each story, poem or article is accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. In addition, students can click on words...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Jellyfish Predate Dinosaurs. How Have They Survived So Long?
David Gruber investigates the secret powers of jellyfish.
PBS
Pbs: Nature: The Fascinating World of Jellies
Learn about the mysterious jellyfish blooms that have occurred in the world's oceans. Because the resulting alteration to the marine food web has had devastating effects, researchers grow and study jellyfish at the Monterey aquarium....
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 9.3 Cnidarians
Explore the behaviors, characteristics, and classification of cnidarians.