University of California
Ucmp: Hot Blooded or Cold Blooded?
An easy-to-understand explanation of what it means to either hot- or cold-blooded.
PBS
Pbs Nova: Crocodiles!
This PBS Nova site lists a table of contents on subjects involving the Crocodile. How did they outlive the dinosaurs? What makes them tick? What are the different types of crocodiles?
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Animals: Nile Crocodile
A great multi-media National Geographic site including video and audio clips all about crocodiles. There are fun facts and you can send a post card to a friend.
Other
Georgia Perimeter College: The Permian Period
This resource provides basic information of the changes that took place during the Permian period as well as the animals that populated the Earth during this time.
Bill Nye
Bill Nye: Temperature Time Warp
This tutorial by Bill Nye explains why cold-blooded creatures need a warm environment to survive.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 10.3 Fish
Explore the behaviors, characteristics, and classification of fish.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 10.8 Salamanders
Understand the characteristics and behaviors of salamanders.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Kids: Reptiles
Learn important features of reptiles with this reference page. Includes pictures of common reptiles.
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.
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...
Quia
Quia: Animal Classifications
An interactive matching game from Quia dealing with animal classifications.