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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Vertebrates and Invertebrates

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
[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.
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Handout
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Monsters of the Deep

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation explains the uses and effects of an octopus's poison. The information that is presented is somewhat brief, but factual, and worth checking out on the subject.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Animals for Kids: Invertebrates

For Students 1st - 8th
What is an Invertebrate? Kids learn about these animals that have no backbone such as worms, mollusks, insects, and spiders.
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Graphic
McGraw Hill

Mc Graw Hill: Mollusks

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a chart showing the taxonomy of Mollusks.
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Handout
Saint Louis Zoo

Saint Louis Zoo: Banana Slug

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover fun facts and learn about the habitat, breeding, appearance of the banana slug.
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Handout
Saint Louis Zoo

Saint Louis Zoo: Partula Snail

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover fun facts and learn about the habitat and conservation status of the Partula snail.
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Handout
Saint Louis Zoo

Saint Louis Zoo: Apple Snail

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover fun facts and learn about the habitat and behavior of the apple snail.
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Interactive
Quia

Quia: Animal Classification

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this website to test your knowledge of which animals belong to which groups.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Group of Snails

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Colorful cartoon snails in a tight pack.