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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Insect (Insecta)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world of insects and gain a greater understanding of these invertebrates through statistics and information on their appearance, habitat, behavior, and diet.
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Website
PBS

Idaho Ptv: Dialogue for Kids: Zoology

For Students 3rd - 5th
A collection of facts and links on the field of zoology. The facts cover what zoology is, the diversity of vertebrate and invertebrate animals studied in zoology, scientific names for animals, where zoologists work, zoos around the...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Arachnids

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Arachnids are a class of joint-legged invertebrates in the subphylum Chelicerata. They live mainly on land but are also found in freshwater and in all marine...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Chordates

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Did you know that fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals are all related? They are all chordates. Chordates are a group of animals that includes vertebrates,...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Flatworms

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The word "worm" is not very scientific. But it is a word that informally describes animals (usually invertebrates) that have long bodies with no arms or legs. Worms...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Third Grade Science: Life Sci: Animal Characteristics and Classification

For Students 3rd
[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...
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Handout
McGraw Hill

Mc Graw Hill Co: Arthropods Diverse and Ancient

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the history of arthropods and how they have been a very difficult species to classify over the years.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Flex Book Textbooks: Biology Concepts

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A complete, web-based, multi-media textbook which serves as a comprehensive overview of Biology concepts.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Flex Book Textbooks: Life Science Concepts for Middle School

For Students 5th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A complete, web-based, multi-media textbook covering a wide variety of Biological science concepts for middle grades.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Insects

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses characteristics of insects.
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is the National Zoological Park right at our fingertips. Students will find many things to explore at this colorful and engaging site. Any study of animals will have a successful start here. Chances are students can catch their...
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Other

Insectclopedia: Lesson Plans

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A very comprehensive site from pedagonet.com that includes lesson plans on insects for all ages and grade levels. Students will enjoy learning about insects as you employ these engaging lesson plans in your own classroom.
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Website
Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Sea World: Animal Information Database

For Students 9th - 10th
Sea World's site featuring a variety of information about their animals, as well as general animal information. Includes "Animal Bytes," a list of animals with some of their characteristics. Also includes some games and teacher resources.
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Wonderful World of Insects

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson, learners will use simple classification schemes to sort Utah's common insects.
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Interactive
University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Urban Text: Adventures of Herman the Worm

For Students 2nd - 5th
WORMS- What are they? Where did they come from? If you are interested in Herman the Worm's family tree (biologically speaking), his body structures, or all the facts about him that you'll ever need, go to "The Adventures of Herman the...
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Macroinvertebrate Investigation

For Teachers K
Introduces students to living aquatic macroinvertebrates.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Macroinvertebrate Mix and Match

For Teachers K - 1st
Activity explores major segments of aquatic macroinvertebrates and differences between stages.
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Macroinvertebrate Graphing Activity

For Teachers K - 1st
Students will learn about water quality indicators.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Paleobiology: Green River Insects

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive photo search of the collection of 35,000 fossiliferous rocks found within the Green River Formation of Colorado and Utah.
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Handout
Indiana University

Indiana Univ. Bloomington:geo Notes: Conodonts: Microfossils of Distinction [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents some facts about conodonts, extinct eel-like animals whose fossils have been found in Indiana's marine sedimentary rocks. Their important role in geologic research is also discussed.
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Handout
Missouri Botanical Garden

Missouri Botanical Garden: Ocean Animals: Mollusks

For Students 9th - 10th
The Missouri Botanical Garden describes the characteristics and natural history of mollusks in text and color photography.
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Handout
National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)

Ministerio De Educacion: El Reino Animal

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the animal kingdom including an in-depth look at body characteristics, reproduction, types of cells, ways they obtain food, and evolutionary relationships. Many illustrations and nine interactive activities are included.
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Handout
Earth Life

Earth Life Web: The Phylum Annelida

For Students 9th - 10th
Beginning with a list of characteristics, this website from Earth-Life Web welcomes you to the amazing world of annelids. After discussing some of the 9,000 different worms included in this phylum, links to the classes polychaeta,...
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Other

Milwaukee Public Museum: The Virtual Silurian Reef

For Students 9th - 10th
A virtual tour of a Silurian reef. Includes information on geologic principles, the geologic time scale, and the Silurian period. Explores Silurian reefs and reef organisms.

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