Read Works
Read Works: Animals Get Ready
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about how different types of animals prepare for winter. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in classifying and categorizing.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Animals
This resource describes the most popular animals at the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Each profile gives background about a specific animal, and more information about the species.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: What's Your Classification?
After completing this activity, the students will understand that scientists group animals into categories. Students will understand that scientists use specific characteristics to group animals. They will also extend their knowledge of...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Animals: Unique Creatures With Great Features
During this unit of study, students will become knowledgeable of animals' characteristics, basic needs and habitats. The purpose of this unit is to educate students through investigation and research about various animals and the...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Third Grade Science: Life Sci: Animal Characteristics and Classification
[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...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Critter Catalog Creating a Field Guide to Minnesota Animals
Using communication skills, research skills, and thinking skills the students collaboratively create a field guide to Minnesota Animals.
Defenders of Wildlife
Kids' Planet: Who Am I Animals Quiz One
Test your knowledge of the animal kingdom by taking this interactive quiz. Twenty multiple choice questions that offer immediate feedback to responses. If you need help, a link is available to facts about more than 50 animal species.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Antilles: How Can We Classify Animals?
Naomi teaches diving and meets all kinds of animals underwater. Join her and learn about grouping animals.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Caribbean Sea: How Can We Classify Animals?
Welcome to Hideaway Island where five pirates need to find crews for their ships. Join in and learn about animals with backbones.
Untamed Science
Untamed Science: Biodiversity: Animals: Kingdom Animalia
Learn about the characteristics that make Kingdom Animalia a distinct classification group. Explore photos and watch video clips about many species of animals.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Panther (Panthera Pardus)
Provides photographs and a fact card about the panther. Discusses where they are found, their classification, anatomy and physical characteristics, distribution and habitat, behavior, lifestyle, reproduction and life cycle, diet,...
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Polar Bear (Ursus Maritimus)
Provides photographs and a fact card about the polar bear, a species that is threatened. Discusses their classification and evolution, physical appearance, distribution and habitat, behavior and lifestyle, life cycle, diet, predators,...
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Proboscis Monkey (Nasalis Larvatus)
Provides photographs and a fact card about the proboscis monkey. Discusses their classification and evolution, physical appearance, distribution and habitat, behavior and lifestyle, life cycle, diet, predators, interesting facts, threats...
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Puffin (Fratercula Arctica)
Provides photographs and a fact card about the puffin. Discusses their classification and evolution, physical appearance, distribution and habitat, behavior and lifestyle, life cycle, diet, predators, interesting facts, threats from...
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Puma (Felis Concolor)
Provides photographs and a fact card about the puma, also known as a cougar or mountain lion. Discusses where they are found, their classification, anatomy and physical characteristics, distribution and habitat, behavior, lifestyle,...
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Pygmy Hippopotamus (Choeropsis Liberiensis)
Provides photographs and a fact card about the pygmy hippopotamus. Discusses where they are found, their classification, anatomy and physical characteristics, distribution and habitat, behavior, lifestyle, reproduction and life cycle,...
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Quetzal (Pharomachrus)
Provides photographs and a fact card about the Quetzal, a tropical bird. Discusses where they are found, their classification, anatomy and physical characteristics, distribution and habitat, behavior, lifestyle, reproduction and life...
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Quokka (Setonix Brachyurus)
Provides photographs and a fact card about the quokka, a marsupial. Discusses where they are found, their classification, anatomy and physical characteristics, distribution and habitat, behavior, lifestyle, reproduction and life cycle,...
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Saola (Pseudoryx Nghetinhensis)
Provides a photograph and fact card about the Saola, a type of antelope. Discusses their classification, where they are found, physical characteristics, distribution and habitat, behavior and lifestyle, life cycle, diet, predators,...
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Scorpion (Scorpiones)
Provides photographs and a fact card about the scorpion. Discusses where they are found, their classification, lifestyle, physical characteristics, reproductive behavior, and the threat they pose to humans.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Radiated Tortoise (Astrochelys Radiata)
Provides photographs and a fact card about the radiated tortoise, a critically endangered species. Discusses their classification and evolution, physical appearance, distribution and habitat, behavior and lifestyle, life cycle, diet,...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Animals at the Zoo From a to Z.
Get information about a variety of mammals using this online alphabetical index. Information includes facts about their classification, habitat, diet, behavior and conservation status.
Other
University of Aberdeen: The Phyla of Kingdom Animalia
Very systematic breakdown of the animal kingdom starting with the simplest type the sponge, all the way to the chordate or vertebrate. Each phylum has a link with information.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Animal Classification Game
Decide whether an animal is an amphibian, insect, mammal or reptile with this interactive classification game.