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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.
Globio
Glossopedia: Animals
The animal kingdom and its classification are explained and broken down into vertebrates and invertebrates in this resource. "Best-of" the animal kingdom list given - fastest, smallest, largest, strongest and more.
Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis Zoo: About the Animals: What Makes an Animal an Animal?
Short introduction to animals explains the important traits that all animals share and the differences between vertebrates and invertebrates.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Animals: Overview Study Guide
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for a biology unit on animals.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Biology: Animals
Through video clips. informational text, interactive activities, and assessment opportunities, students study and learn about the classification of animals.
Sea Studios Foundation
Shape of Life: The Story of the Animal Kingdom
Shape of Life is a series of videos which explore the evolution of the animal kingdom. Discover those who study animals and the methods in which these scientists use to learn more about them.
Other
It's All About What's Inside. Classification and the Tree of Life [Pdf]
In this science lesson, young scholars look at how animals have traditionally been classified in a tree of life diagram by examining the characteristics of plastic eggs. They then analyze the genetic code assigned for each egg and look...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Episd: Animal Classification
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Check out the diverse traits that animals can have that put them into different Phyla to make it easier to classify them.
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.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Animal Groups Benefits and Disadvantages
Third graders read short passages about animals that live in groups and participate in a discussion about how groups benefit some (but not all) animals.
ArtsNow
Arts Now Learning: Classification of Animals: "Connect Your Animal Show" [Pdf]
Fifth graders learn about animal classification by reviewing the taxonomy system, then looking at pictures of animals as if they were scientists, acting out an animal's characteristics, then classifying their animal.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Reference: Animal Classification
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of animal classification.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Classification Systems
A great overview of the science of classification. Topics addressed include summaries of the five kingdoms, the seven taxa, the definition of a species and the classification of the panda.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Animals
National Geographic site offers interesting facts on some of your favorite animals. Offers photos, postcards, fun facts and more.
Read Works
Read Works: Animals Get Ready
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about how different types of animals prepare for winter. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in classifying and categorizing.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Animal Classification
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of classifying animals.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Animals
This resource describes the most popular animals at the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Each profile gives background about a specific animal, and more information about the species.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: What's Your Classification?
After completing this activity, the students will understand that scientists group animals into categories. Students will understand that scientists use specific characteristics to group animals. They will also extend their knowledge of...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Animal, Insect, and Bird Classification
As a follow-up to a unit on the classifications of animals, insects, and birds, students will attend a distance learning field trip. The students will then e-mail trusted adults some of the information learned about the classification of...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Animals and Engineering
Students are introduced to the classification of animals and animal interactions. Students also learn why engineers need to know about animals and how they use that knowledge to design technologies that help other animals and/or humans....
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Animal Classification
In this lesson, learners will discuss the classification of animals. They will work in groups to research and present classification information about a selected group of animals.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Animals: Unique Creatures With Great Features
During this unit of study, students will become knowledgeable of animals' characteristics, basic needs and habitats. The purpose of this unit is to educate students through investigation and research about various animals and the...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Third Grade Science: Life Sci: Animal Characteristics and Classification
[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...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Critter Catalog Creating a Field Guide to Minnesota Animals
Using communication skills, research skills, and thinking skills the learners collaboratively create a field guide to Minnesota Animals.
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