Fun Trivia
Fun Trivia: Tardigrades: The Living Gummy Bears Quiz
A ten-question quiz on tardigrades, tiny creatures that look like gummy bears and can survive under the most extreme conditions.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: What Are Vertebrates?
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart discussed the characteristics of vertebrates. Using Activotes, students are asked to classify characteristics and deduce the common features and determine the defining characteristic. Web...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Carnivore Picnic
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart provides some examples to help distinguish between a carnivore, herbivore, and omnivore.
Tom Richey
Slide Share: Overview of Six Kingdoms
This slideshow provides an overview of the six kingdoms.
University of California
Regents of the University of California: Amphibia Web
AmphibiaWeb, a site inspired by global amphibian declines, is an online system that allows free access to information on amphibian biology and conservation. This site is filled with amphibian facts, a glossary of terms, species numbers,...
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Reptiles
What is a reptile? Use this resource to understand the basic facts of all reptiles and click to detailed information on many specific types.
Other
Armadillo Online
Learn all about the twenty named species of armadillos. Browse through pictures of many of the species while learning about the natural history of this animal. Also includes facts, taxonomy, scientific research, and information on human...
Australian Museum
Australian Museum: Fishes: Coelacanth
An article on modern-day discoveries about the prehistoric coelacanth fish. Read about the geographic distribution, classification, fossil record, and economic and social impacts of the animal.
Other
K 3 Learning Pages: Reptiles and Amphibians
Come and discover more about reptiles and amphibians when you explore this awesome resource. This site is filled with useful links.
Estrella Mountain Community College
Estrella Mountain Community College: Class Mammalia: Got Milk?
This resource contains general information about the class Mammalia and their unifying characteristics.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Marbled Salamander
The marbled salamander lives in forests and woodlands in the eastern part of the United States, where it is an endangered species in certain states. Students and teachers will find the content to include a look at the species' life...
PBS
Nature: Cheetah
What are some of the cheetah's distinctive characteristics? Come and check out this resource featuring fun facts and information about the cheetah.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Florida Panther
Learn more about the Florida Panther through this educational site. Students will find information about habitat, life cycle, diet, behavior and more of this small cat.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Western Red Backed Salamander
Learn more about the Western Red-Backed Salamander through the exploration of this resource. This site features information ranging from characteristics and range to life cycle and diet.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Ruddy Turnstone
Delve into the world of the Ruddy Turnstone. Learn more about this specific type of sandpiper through this educational site. This source covers characteristics, life cycle, behavior, habitat, diet and range of this unique aquatic bird.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Diving Into the Dewey Decimal System
This instructional activity reinforces an introduction to the Dewey Decimal System to grades 3-5 with a game. Small competing groups locate books on the shelves. Groups are given a time limit to locate as many books from a numbered card...
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: California Tiger Salamander
This site created by NatureWorks focuses on the California Tiger Salamander. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, food, reproduction, and behavior.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Polar Bears
Learn more about the polar bear when you visit this informative site that features a diagram of the polar bear and information on its diet, habitat, anatomy, reproduction and so on.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Mollusk
Wikipedia offers detailed information on mollusks, a large and diverse phylum including shelled sea animals and the octupus.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Amphibians
This resource offers extensive information about amphibians. Visitors can click on the listed amphibians for further information.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Birds
This resource provides detailed information about birds, as well as several pictures.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: The Squid
Discover more about the squid when you explore this resource. This site includes a diagram of this soft-bodied cephalopod and information on its diet, anatomy, predators and more.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Cuttlefish
Explore the world of the cuttlefish, a unique cephalopod. Students will gain a greater understanding of this mollusk through fun facts, information on the anatomy, diet, predators and more at this site.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Blue Spotted Salamander
This site created by NatureWorks focuses on the Blue-Spotted Salamander. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, food, and more.