Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Animal Kingdom
Background information about all of the classes of the animal kingdom, followed by four short lesson plan outlines.
University of Pittsburgh
Martin Schmidt: Snakes of North America
Site contains a list of snakes and links to pictures for all of the snake species in North America.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Bushmaster
Wikipedia lists the scientific classification of the bushmaster and describes the three subspecies of this venomous snake.
PBS
Pbs Teachers:big Boas of Manu
Examine the characteristics of boa constrictors and other snakes of Manu.
Other
Who Dunnit to the Dinosaurs?
"One of the great mysteries in science is the extinction of the dinosaurs at the end of the Mesozoic Era some 65 million years ago. Who (or more likely what) caused it is unknown and a subject of great debate." Many theories are touched...
Other
Chicago Herpetological Society: Cottonmouth
Great color photographs link to a regional map and additional information on the Cottonmouth snake.
Other
Dive Gallery: Sea Krait
An explanation of Sea Kraits with pictures and links to related websites.
Other
Who Zoo: Green Mamba
The WhoZoo shares interesting information on the Green Mamba, a venomous snake found mostly in East Africa.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Kids: Reptiles
Learn important features of reptiles with this reference page. Includes pictures of common reptiles.
Other
Hillfield Strathallan College: Evolution of Mammalian Circulation
An overview of the evolution of modern mamallian circulation. This is a good site since it puts the circulation found in reptiles in perspective. Compares it to systems in fish and mammals.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Reptiles
Text highlighting the most common reptiles on earth. Identify the orders of Crocodilia, Squamata, and Chelonia.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Traits of Reptiles
Check out the common traits of reptiles that sets them apart from amphibians.
Bio Topics
Bio Topics: Cold Blooded Vertebrates
A worksheet regarding cold blooded vertebrates, including fishes, reptiles and amphibians.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Reptiles for Kids: Learn All About These Scaly Animals
What is a reptile and how to they live? Kids learn about these cold blooded animals including snakes, lizards, and alligators.
Other
Neo K12 Education: Reptiles
Learn all about reptiles with these fun, interactive, educational videos, lessons, and games.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Meet Our Animals
This site from the National Zoological Park provides extensive information about many types of animals. Just click on the category you need. Includes pictures and live web cams.
Other
Sea and Sky: Marine Reptiles
An informative site from Sea and Sky that contains basic characteristics along with a number of beautiful pictures of the common marine reptiles.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Reptile Ecology
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of the ecology of reptiles.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Reptiles
[Free Registration/Login Required] The reptiles unit covers classification of animals into the reptile group. It also covers defense characteristics of reptiles.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Reptiles and Amphibians
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart provides basic information for the characteristics of reptiles and amphibian and life cycles. Videos show reptiles and amphibians that can cruise through the air, and an alligator mom...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Reptile Classification
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers the four orders of reptiles and their characteristics.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Reptile Classification
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers the four orders of reptiles and their characteristics.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Vertebrate Flipchart
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces students to vertebrates and provides pictures and information on the different types of vertebrates including their characteristics, their physical and environmental needs, and...