Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: A Comparative Approach to Animal Dissections (A Phylogenic Study)
In this biology inquiry lab, students study evolutionary relationships by making observations of preserved animal specimens, developing a question, then investigating by dissecting the specimens provided. This comparative approach offers...
Other
Plant and Animal Evolution: Homology
In this informative site, homologous is defined and the wings of birds and bats are compared to clarify the concept.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Animal Coverings
In this lesson, young scholars sort animal pictures by their body coverings. They learn about the functions of animal coverings and where the different categories might live.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Third Grade Science: Life Sci: Animal Characteristics and Classification
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Presents an overview of the major animals groups (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, arthropods, vertebrates, invertebrates, those having live births and...
Cosmo Learning
Cosmo Learning: Video: 3 D View of Human Male Anatomy
A video animation with music exploring the workings of the female body. This 3D views allows you to get a glimpse of muscles, organs, and bone structure of the male body. Video shows you the network of veins and arteries of the body as...
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Quiz: Animal Systems
Take this ten-question review quiz over animal systems. Read more about each question after an incorrect answer is given.
eSkeletons
E Skeletons: Boneviewer: Mouse Lemur
Identify the parts of the skull belonging to a Mouse Lemur.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Hhmi: Bio Interactive: Explore Your Inner Animals
Did you know parts of our body was inherited from distant animal ancestors? In this interactive students will investigate different anatomical features of the human body to reveal our evolutionary history. Learn how humans share...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Shark Attack! The Hunt
This interactive module from the NOVA: "Shark Attack!" web site details the six senses that sharks use to find and capture their prey.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Seeing Through Camouflage
This interactive feature from the NOVA: "Leopards" Web site presents a wide variety of ways in which animals use coloration to their advantage.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Bird Food and Bird Beaks
There are almost as many types of bird beaks as there are types of food that birds like to eat. This collection of images shows a wide range of beaks and the types of foods handled by each.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Bird Beak Gallery
This collection of images of ten different birds illustrates the diversity of bird beaks.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Sheep Brain Dissection
A very good comparative study of the sheep brain to our brain. Looking for "Memory", or more precisely the location of memory in the brain.
eSkeletons
E Skeletons: Skeletons
This website provides an interactive environment in which to examine and learn about skeletal anatomy through an osteology database.
University of California
Ucmp: Inferring the Possible Speed of Dinosaurs
An essay detailing the evidence used to determine how quickly dinosaurs moved. Includes pictures of fossilized dinosaur tracks.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: The Eye: Structure and Function
In this lesson, learners learn about the structure and function of the human eye and research how it compares to animal eyes. They will then choose an eye, write a description, and make an illustration of it, which other students will...
Kidport
Kidport: Beaks and Bills
Birds have a wide variety of beaks or bills. Some are designed for opening seeds, while others are designed for catching fish or even tearing flesh to eat a small animal. Discover the dynamic uses of beaks and bills.
Other
Switchzoo
Visit the strangest zoo around, and create new animals by combining different animal features.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Center of the Atlantic Ocean: Animals and Their Senses
Captain Ed Smith and his dog, Rocco, are exploring all the amazing senses animals have. Join him and discover with them.