Organizer
Curated OER

Which Animals are Invertebrates?

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this invertebrate worksheet, students will complete a chart for 6 different animals, deciding if that animal has a backbone or not and if it is a vertebrate or invertebrate.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Which Animals Are Vertebrates?

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this vertebrate animals worksheet, students will classify 5 animals as belonging to the bird, mammal, reptile, amphibian, or fish group.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Invertebrates Puzzle

For Students 4th - 6th
In this invertebrate word search puzzle, students identify names of invertebrates. Examples include names such as crabs, clams, slugs, and sponges. A list of 18 different invertebrates is included to assist the students in their search.
Interactive
Quia

Quia: Animal Facts Scavenger Hunt

For Students 3rd - 8th
At this website you are given ten questions to answer and links to three websites where you can find those answers.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Animal Classification

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of classifying animals.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Vertebrate Characteristics

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An overview of characteristics and traits of vertebrates.
Article
Tech Target

Search Networking: Local Area Network

For Students 9th - 10th
A simple definition of the term, "Local Area Network," or "LAN" including hyperlinked terms.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Chordates

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of the characteristics and classification of chordates.
Activity
Treehut

Suzy's World: Skeleton

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to find out what a skeleton is with this quick fact sheet.
Website
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Human Skeleton

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site has a basic description of the human skeleton supplemented with a picture of the major bones that make up the skeleton.
Handout
The Franklin Institute

The Franklin Institute: Living Things Families

For Students 9th - 10th
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.