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Science Spot: Classroom Activity: Invertebrate Classification Challenge [Pdf]
Guidelines and printable materials for an activity through which students match invertebrates to phylum in which they belong.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Invertebrates
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Animals are also often identified as being either invertebrates or vertebrates. These are terms based on the skeletons of the animals. Vertebrates have a backbone...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Biology: Animals
This unit focuses on the unique structure and function of both invertebrate and vertebrate animals. Students review their understanding of animal diversity, and take a closer look at the various organ systems found in the animal kingdom.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mn Step: Water Retention No Problem With the Key Investigation
Students go outside to a nearby pond or wet area, and collect vertebrates and invertebrates. These are identified using a classification key. Information is recorded using a digital camera and a science notebook. Students later prepare a...
ArtsNow
Arts Now Learning: What Class Are You In? [Pdf]
Drawing evidence from informational text and using it to compose text for ABA form in music, 5th graders will add onto a poem about vertebrates and how they are classified.
SRI International
Performance Assessment Links in Science: Identifying Creatures
Students use a 10 step dichotomous key to identify three mythical animals of their choice. The pictures of the animals and the key are both provided.
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Science4 Us: Animals
In online and offline activities, students broaden their understanding of animals by learning to identify and classify animals into six categories: mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates.
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The Domains and Kingdoms of Life
This site is a description of the history behind the 5 Kingdom system suggested by Robert Whittaker. An extensive list of resources is included.
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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...
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Birds
This resource provides detailed information about birds, as well as several pictures.