ClassFlow
Class Flow: Vertebrates and Invertebrates
[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.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Classifying Critters
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart helps students understand how to classify animals. There are 3 groups in this flipchart - reptiles, fish, and birds. Included in the flipchart are web links, Activote questions,...
Study Languages
Study Spanish: Las Tortugas De Caparazon Gigante
This site has a cultural explanation in Spanish or English with a few comprehension questions aboutthe giant domed tortoises living on Ecuador's Galapagos Islands. Great reading selection for beginning and intermediate Spanish students.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Reptile Ecology
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of the ecology of reptiles.
Unique Australian Animals
Unique Australian Animals:salt Water/estuarine Crocodile
Here you can learn all about salt water crocodiles. What makes them different than fresh water crocodiles? Where are they found? What kind of habitat do they live in?
Unique Australian Animals
Unique Australian Animals: Western Swamp Tortoise
Use this site to the facts about an endangered Australian tortoise called the Western Swamp Tortoise.
Unique Australian Animals
Unique Australian Animals: Thorny Devil
At this site learn about this unusual lizard found in Australia. There are images to discover how this lizard got its name.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Snake
Learn about the appearance, diet, habitat, conservation status, and other fun facts about this reptile that has over 3,000 different species.
The Franklin Institute
The Franklin Institute: Living Things Families
What do centipedes and crabs have in common? What's so special about a backbone? Check this site out from The Franklin Institute if you are interested in biology and classification.
HotChalk
Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Animal Tic Tac Toe
This learning game is designed to help young students distinguish between insects, reptiles, and mammals.
Other
Webucate: Free Multimedia Resources for Education
A labor of love created by a school in Great Britain. This is a well-organized image gallery with photos and other resources presented by topic, e.g., animals, places in the US, science, sports, etc. Though nothing to compare with a...
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Dinosaur Facts and Information
Read a brief history of dinosaurs and how fossils are formed. Learn about the three main dinosaur periods, plant-eating dinosaurs, meat-eating dinosaurs, the end of dinosaurs, and other interesting facts.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Anaconda the World's Largest Snakes
Discover where anacondas live, the different types, special features, and other interesting facts.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Turtle vs Tortoise: Difference and Facts
Learn the difference between turtles and tortoises, the different types, and other interesting facts.
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Pittsburgh Zoo: Aldabra Tortoise
The Aldabra tortoise is one of the largest tortoises, second only to the Galapagos tortoise. Use this resource to learn more about this long-living animal.
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Pittsburgh Zoo: Komodo Dragon
The Komodo dragon is a venomous species of lizard and the largest living species of lizard. Use this resource to discover other fascinating facts about this lethal predator.
Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis Zoo: Green Anaconda
Discover fun facts and learn about the habitat, appearance, diet, and conservation status of the green anaconda.
Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis Zoo: Narrow Headed Softshell Turtle
Discover fun facts and learn about the appearance, diet, breeding, habitat, behavior, and conservation status of the narrow-headed softshell turtle.
Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis Zoo: Mt. Mang Pitviper
Discover fun facts and learn about the appearance, behavior, habitat, and conservation status of the Mt.Mang pitviper.
Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis Zoo: Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Discover fun facts and learn about the appearance, habitat, and conservation status of the eastern diamondback rattlesnake.
Other
Houston Zoo: American Alligator
Meet the American alligator, discover fun facts, and learn about conservation status.
Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis Zoo: King Cobra
Discover fun facts and learn about the habitat, breeding, and appearance of the king cobra.