Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Diversity of Life

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study Arthropods and their characteristics.  In this organisms lesson students explore the success of Arthropods and answer questions. 
PPT
Curated OER

Introduction to Animals

For Teachers 7th
The details about invertebrates and invertebrates give valuable information about the characteristics of multicellular organisms. Examples of nutrition styles and symmetry are interesting. Also, these slides are clear in presenting a...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Animal Kingdom: Phylum Chordata

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners use a dichotomous key to classify various vertebrate jar speciments into classes. They examine the speciments for general characteristics of each class and fill in a corresponding chart and then complete a few final assessment...
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 10.1 Chordates

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the behaviors, characteristics, and diversity of chordates.
Handout
Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Phylum Chordata (Chordates)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a listing of additional characteristics that many Chordates have in common beyond the typical four: notochord, dorsal nerve cord, pharyngeal slits, and a post-anal tail.
Handout
Untamed Science

Untamed Science: Phylum Chordata

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the characteristics, classification, and phylogeny that make the Phylum Chordata, a distinct animal classification group. See examples and photos of different species of chordates.
Website
Untamed Science

Untamed Science: Biodiversity: Animals: Chordates: Amphibians: Class Amphibia

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the biodiversity of the Class Amphibia through videos, photos and examples. [2:34]
Website
Untamed Science

Untamed Science: Biodiversity: Animals: Chordates: Birds: Class Birds

For Students 9th - 10th
Through video clips and pictures, explore the orders and a variety of species found in the Class Aves.
Handout
Other

San Francisco Zoo: Barn Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information and fascinating facts about the barn owl include diet, habitat, physical features, behavior, and conservation status.
Handout
Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium: Banded Butterflyfish

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical and unique characteristics of the Banded Butterflyfish. They can be viewed live on the webcam.