Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World: Animal Information Database
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.
NSTATE
Texas State Symbols
Here is a complete list of the Texas state symbols, including their year of adoption. Click on one to be taken to a page with more information and a picture.
Other
State of Mississippi: State Symbols
Here you'll find great information on the symbols for the state of Mississippi. Gives date of adoption, colorful pictures, and other important information about each symbol.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Mississippi
This site has a colorful display of information about Mississippi. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.
Other
North Carolina State Symbols
Information on 30 state symbols used by North Carolina. Everything from the state berry to the state wildflower. Click on each underlined word to be taken to a picture of the symbol.
NSTATE
Michigan State Symbols
Learn about the symbols of the state of Michigan. Click on the word to be taken to a picture and information about the symbol, including when it was adopted.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Vertebrates
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is about vertebrate animals. It contains information about the 5 types of vertebrates: fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. The flipchart contains links to websites and...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Animal Classification
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a flipchart for first graders to learn about mammals, fish, birds, amphibians and reptiles.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Animal Classification
[Free Registration/Login Required] This interactive flipchart examines characteristics of each animal family (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish) It contains an assessment at the end which can be used with Activotes.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Animal Classification
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will classify organisms into groups and relate how they determined the groups with how and why scientists use classification. They will also demonstrate how animals are sorted into groups...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Animals for Kids: Vertebrates
What is a vertebrate? Students learn about these animals that have backbones such as mammals, fish, birds, and reptiles.
Other
The Online Scouter's Library: Lion Clipart
Here is a clip art image of a lion's face from the Online Scouter's Library & the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Investigating Classification: Minnesota Vertebrates
This lesson serves as an introduction to classification. The students will place animals into its proper vertebrate group according to certain characteristics that the animals have in common.
DLTK
Kid Zone: Animal Classes
A comprehensive and colorful site that lists the various classes of animals with pictures and descriptions.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Crafts for Kids
Choose from dozens of simple crafts including activities for the holidays, animal crafts and much more.
Other
Ocean Oasis: Field Guide
Ocean Oasis is a giant-screen film that depicts Mexico's Sea of Cortes and the Baja California desert. This companion site features much of the information the film has, such as beautiful images of animals, water, and land that have...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 10.2 Vertebrate Diversity
Learn about the characteristics and diversity of vertebrate animals.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Hawaii Facts, Map, and State Symbols
This is a colorful collection of maps, facts and symbols of Hawaii. Also includes the Hawaiian flag.
Curated OER
Unesco: Japan: Shiretoko
Shiretoko Peninsula is located in the north-east of Hokkaido, the northernmost island of Japan. The site includes the land from the central part of the peninsula to its tip (Shiretoko Cape) and the surrounding marine area. It provides an...
Curated OER
Unesco: Brazil: Atlantic Islands: Fernando De Noronha & Atol Das Rocas Reserves
Peaks of the Southern Atlantic submarine ridge form the Fernando de Noronha Archipelago and Rocas Atoll off the coast of Brazil. They represent a large proportion of the island surface of the South Atlantic and their rich waters are...
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...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Vertebrates and Invertebrates
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using this lesson the students will review the 2 groups of animals - vertebrates and invertebrates. They will be actively involved in classifying animals. An Activote assessment is also included.
Other
Webucate: Free Multimedia Resources for Education
A labor of love created by a school in Great Britain. This is a well-organized image gallery with photos and other resources presented by topic, e.g., animals, places in the US, science, sports, etc. Though nothing to compare with a...
Quia
Quia: Animal Classification
Use this website to test your knowledge of which animals belong to which groups.