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Kingdom Animalia: Sponges, Cnidarians, Flatworms, and Roundworms
As you work through the biological hierarchy, visit several phyla within the animal kingdom. This PowerPoint introduces viewers to characteristics and reproduction in sponges, cnidarian, flatworms, and roundworms. Make sure to add the...
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Kingdom Animalia ~ A Look at the Five Major Classes
Biological taxonomy masters examine the five main classes under phylum chordata. Pupils compare and contrast the identifying characteristics of the various organisms. They explain why taxonomy is important in classifying organisms. You...
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9 Phyla of the Animalia Kingdom.
Students identify characteristics of all 9 phyla of the Animalia Kingdom. They create a table of the 9 phyla and research a representative organism for each.
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Taxonomy and Me!
Taxonomy is the study of organisms and how you phylum. Three biology activities are included, helping scholars understand four of the six kingdoms, specifically Protista, Plantae, Fungi, and Animalia. Scholars observe and classify in...
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Kingdom Animalia
Students are introduced to the basic characteristics of the animal kingdom. this activity is part of a multi-segmented unit on the diversity of life. In this segment, students explore the the members of a few phyla of the animal kingdom.
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The Chordates
Students study the characteristics of organisms that are a part of the phylum Chordata. In this organisms lesson students identify mammals that are native to Saskatchewan.
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Animal Classification
Students are introduced to the concept of classification as it relates to objects, information, and characteristics. For this classification lesson, students research a variety of animals. Students study the Linnaeus's system of...
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Classification of Organisms
Searching for the perfect indoor/outdoor activity that allows class members the opportunity to learn about organism classification? Here, pupils research organisms and categorize them according to domain and kingdom over the course of...
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Honey Bee Biology
Students review the basic parts of an insect and explore the anatomical characteristics of a honey bee. The second part of the lesson focuses on ways to identify a honey bee from other stinging insects.
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Introduction to Animals Crossword Puzzle
In this introduction to animals instructional activity, students complete a crossword puzzle with 47 questions on the types and characteristics of animals.
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"Zoophyla"
Ninth graders gain an understanding of organims based on charateristics. They study about Kingdom Animalia and use technology to present knowledge of phyla. Finally, they create a new animal species of their own. When others present,...
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Diversity of Life
Young scholars study Arthropods and their characteristics. In this organisms lesson plan students explore the success of Arthropods and answer questions.
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The Three Worm Phyla
Ninth graders examine the three worm phyla. In this classification lesson, 9th graders observe, compare and contrast the planarian, tapeworm, and fluke.
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Poriferans and Cnidarians
Learners study the major phyla of the animal kingdom. In this biology lesson unit, students identify their general characteristics. They define taxonomy terminologies.
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Classification Number Two
A three-page quiz assessing budding biologists' understanding of classification. Middle-level learners may need a little additional time on this, but should be able to handle the concepts with ease.
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Vertebrates
Students identify and describe five main groups of the Phylum Chordata. They discover that the Phylum Chordata is the vertebrates. Students identify the main difference between invertebrates and vertebrates. They read passages about...
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Create a Critter Collage
Students create a collage. In this animal classification instructional activity, students discuss why and how scientists classify animals. Students view pictures of different animals and decide which class each animal belongs to....
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Arthropod Coloring Worksheet
In this biology worksheet, learners color and label the different parts of arthropods. They complete 63 short answer and fill in the blank questions on arthropods.
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Classification Schemes
Students place organisms into the correct classification and justify their reasoning. They must include all objects and have a reason for their decisions.
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Ocean Creature Classification
Students develop their own system for classifying a group of objects or organisms using observed similarities and differences. They investigate the process of scientific classification, and explain how marine organisms are classified by...
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Ocean Creature Classification
Students develop a Taxonomic Key for marine invertebrates from pictures they are given after practicing together with common objects, such as shoes. They then compare their key to a provided Ocean Invertebrates Taxonomic Key.
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Classification
Students complete an animal classification activity. In this classification lesson, students learn about the seven classification levels of animals. Students are given several animal sheets in which they separate 12 animals and run them...
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Zoology Word Search Puzzle
In this science worksheet, students look for the words that are related to the concept of zoology that is reviewed in the sheet. They also acquire new vocabulary.
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Halloween: Arachnids
Students participate in class discussion about the movie Arachnophobia. In this biology lesson, students find articles and photos of a species that interest them. They share it with their group.