Spine or no spine? Vertebrate or invertebrate? Learners sort and classify a list of animals as vertebrates or invertebrates into a graphic organizer.

How many different invertebrates can you name? A thorough presentation describes the eight different Phyla of invertebrates. Each slide gives a quick overview of the important physical characteristics of each of the Phyla.

They may not look like it, but sponges are living, breathing creatures! A PowerPoint presentation explains the important characteristics of the invertebrate Phylum Porifera, or more commonly known as the sponges. From their body...

Much like a distant planet, the underwater world of deep-sea benthos is strange and largely unknown. How do creatures survive and thrive in such extreme pressure and temperature conditions? Young oceanographers join the crew of Operation...

Even the creepy crawlers have pretty amazing anatomy! A thorough lesson describes characteristics of arthropods with an emphasis on their structures. Beginning with a review of the taxonomy hierarchy, the lesson explains the different...

How does one go about finding fossils? Find out with an informative webpage that looks at the digging process, showcases rocks and common fossils, helpful tips, and a list of archeological do's and don'ts. 

What's life like in a hydrothermal vent? Find out in part five of a 13-part series. Learners journey to one of the harshest environments on the planet, the hydrothermal vent, to learn about the creatures that survive the extreme...

In this biology worksheet, students color and label the different parts of an earth worm. They complete 41 short answers and fill in the blank questions about earthworms.

Ring in the spring with a study of adverbs. These spring worksheets cover when and how to use adverbs, provide plenty of adverbs to try out, and use images of spring as inspiration for students to tap into as they write original sentences.

Lead young scientists to discover insects outdoors. After investigating, students will record observations, learn about these fascinating creatures, craft, and role play.

Classify living things with a set of worksheets that has pupils sorting and indentifying living and non-living things. Learners use the worksheets as a basis for finding their answers. 

Are spiders related to crabs? Study the order of arthropods with a reading selection about animal diversity. It provides details about each class within the order, as well as vivid pictures and explanatory charts. 

When crocodiles close their mouths, you still see their teeth, but when alligators close their mouths, their teeth are hidden. Learn more about these reptiles and their many evolutionary cousins in a fact-filled presentation. It...

In this cnidarian worksheet, learners study the biology of the different species of cnidarians and complete a series of questions.

In this flatworms instructional activity, students identify and color the different parts of a flatworm. They complete 14 short answer questions related to the topic.

In this biology instructional activity, students complete a crossword puzzle with 24 questions about different types of amphibians and functions of their body parts.

A slideshow and a short multiple-choice quiz on invertebrates that presents examples of each of the six phyla in the invertebrate group.

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.

A slideshow and a short multiple-choice quiz on the group of invertebrates called arthropods, with examples of different kinds.

In this activity, students sort images of organisms into categories such as birds, reptiles, plants, invertebrates, etc. Next they examine the provided poster of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem and categorize organisms they identify. A...

[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...

This digital textbook covers core biology concepts and includes interactive features, real-world examples, videos, and study guides.

This digital textbook covers core life science concepts and includes interactive features, real-world examples, and videos.