Look at all the ways that animals are different. Includes audio narration in 8 additional languages with text in English.

Fifth graders learn about animal classification by reviewing the taxonomy system, then looking at pictures of animals as if they were scientists, acting out an animal's characteristics, then classifying their animal.

Explore the seven life processes that describe whether an animal is alive or not. Each characteristic is defined with examples and pictures. Also included is a living animal quiz to test how much you have learned.

Provides an easy to understand overview of animals from protozoa and echinoderms to insects, mammals, birds, and fish.

Through video clips. informational text, interactive activities, and assessment opportunities, students study and learn about the classification of animals.

Learn about the characteristics that make Kingdom Animalia a distinct classification group. Explore photos and watch video clips about many species of animals.

This site provides a general description of amphibians and then describes in detail the characteristics of local animals in southern Michigan. Pictures, classification information, and sound clips of some amphibians are provided.

In this science lesson, students look at how animals have traditionally been classified in a tree of life diagram by examining the characteristics of plastic eggs. They then analyze the genetic code assigned for each egg and look for...

This site from the National Zoological Park provides extensive information about many types of animals. Just click on the category you need. Includes pictures and live web cams.

This unit focuses on the unique structure and function of both invertebrate and vertebrate animals. Students review their understanding of animal diversity, and take a closer look at the various organ systems found in the animal kingdom.

Outlines the characteristics of the harbor seal, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Helps students identify with seals with a list of "Books for Young Readers." Information at a level of upper intermediate or...

Outlines the characteristics of birds of prey, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Helps students identify with these birds by integrating a list of "Books for Young Readers." Information at a level of upper...

This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Cryptoprocta ferox, otherwise known as the fossa.

This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the equus zebra x equus asinus, otherwise known as the zonkey.

This entry identifies the defining characteristics of Polophylax kl. esculentus, more commonly known as the Edible Frog.

This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Elephantulus, more commonly known as the elephant shrew.

This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Aptenodytes forsteri, or more commonly known as the emperor penguin.

This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the English Cocker Spaniel.

This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the English Shepherd.

This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Epagneul Pont Audemer.

This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Estrela Mountain Dog.

This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Havanese.

This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Limulidae, otherwise known as the horseshoe crab.

This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Alouatta, otherwise known as the howler monkey.