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Activity
Other

Science Spot: Classroom Activity: Invertebrate Classification Challenge [Pdf]

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Guidelines and printable materials for an activity through which students match invertebrates to phylum in which they belong.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Invertebrates

For Students 6th - 8th
[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...
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Biology: Animals

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Mn Step: Water Retention No Problem With the Key Investigation

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
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...
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Lesson Plan
ArtsNow

Arts Now Learning: What Class Are You In? [Pdf]

For Teachers 5th
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.
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SRI International

Performance Assessment Links in Science: Identifying Creatures

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
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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Unit Plan
Other

Science4 Us: Animals

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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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Handout
Other

The Domains and Kingdoms of Life

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Website
Other

Armadillo Online

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Birds

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed information about birds, as well as several pictures.