Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Classification of Animals

For Students 4th - 8th
The classification system for animals is explained and examples given. Includes suggestions for how to teach the system to younger students and how to create a classification chart of the animal kingdom.
Lesson Plan
Biology Corner

Biology Corner: Taxonomy Project

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A teacher lesson plan that allows young scholars to pretend to be an alien taxonomist working with fictitious animals to create their scientific name, classification chart, design a dichotomous key, and create a food web.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Arthropod

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers information on arthropods, the largest phylum of animals. Includes scientific classification chart and image.
Unit Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Science Explorations: Uncover Lizards and Snakes

For Students 3rd - 8th
An exploration of squamates, or scaled reptiles. Take notes about lizards and snakes using the pdf "Squamate Chart" while viewing a slideshow, investigate the squamate anatomy and how squamates differ from other animals, such as insects...