CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Episd: Animal Classification
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Check out the diverse traits that animals can have that put them into different Phyla to make it easier to classify them.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web
This resource contains thousands of descriptions about individual animal species. Many of these descriptions also includes pictures, movies, audio clips, and more.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Phylum Mollusca (Mollusks)
A great, detailed description of mollusks. Discusses parts of their external and internal anatomy and their functions, and lists several characteristics of mollusks. Tabbed pages include pictures, specimens and classification.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Cheetah (Acinonyx Jubatus)
In addition to providing detailed information about the cheetah, Animal Diversity Web also offers a wealth of pictures, specimens, and classification information for detailed study.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Order Monotremata (Monotremes)
Animal Diversity Web offers a comprehensive look at monotremes. In addition to a general overview of monotremes, content includes numerous photographs and specimens, and a look at their classification.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Simian Jackal (Canis Simensis)
Here you can find a detailed description of this jackal, as well as a picture and full classification.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Class Chilopoda (Centipedes)
Animal Diversity Web offers a brief overview of centipedes. Classification information is also provided.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Masked Shrew
A detailed overview of the masked shrew's characteristics, physical features and how it lives. Included are photos and classification information.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Butler's Garter Snake
A detailed overview of the Butler's garter snake's characteristics, physical features, behavior, and habitat. Included are photos and classification information.
Tree of Life Project
The Tree of Life Web Project: Animals
Extensive site that contains much information about the various animal phyla. Each phyla gives photos, common examples, scientific names and references. Collection of 1630 websites about bio-diversity.
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ArtsNow
Arts Now Learning: Magic Rocks [Pdf]
In this lesson, young scholars work in groups with each acting as a predator, prey, or family member in a particular habitat. They present their habitat performance to the class and students identify the habitat and animal relationships....
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.
McGraw Hill
Mc Graw Hill: Post Test: Animal Diversity
Find out how much you know about animal diversity by taking this post test.
McGraw Hill
Mc Graw Hill: Pre Test: Animal Diversity
Find out what you know about animal diversity by taking this pre test.
University of California
University of California Museum of Paleontology: The Arthropod Story
Go back in time to discover the evolutionary story of the arthropod and what this phylum of the animal kingdom looks like today.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Salmoniformes
A brief overview of the Salmoniformes Order of fish. These fish are very important to humans economically. Many of them are pictured in the photos on this site.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Margay
Detailed reference information about the margay. Includes taxonomic classification, specimens, and other details about this agile tropical forest cat.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Biology: Animals
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.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Mollusk
Wikipedia offers detailed information on mollusks, a large and diverse phylum including shelled sea animals and the octupus.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Invertebrates
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Animals are also often identified as being either invertebrates or vertebrates. These are terms based on the skeletons of the animals. Vertebrates have a backbone...
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Marbled Salamander
The marbled salamander lives in forests and woodlands in the eastern part of the United States, where it is an endangered species in certain states. Students and teachers will find the content to include a look at the species' life...
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: California Tiger Salamander
This site created by NatureWorks focuses on the California Tiger Salamander. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, food, reproduction, and behavior.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Western Red Backed Salamander
Learn more about the Western Red-Backed Salamander through the exploration of this resource. This site features information ranging from characteristics and range to life cycle and diet.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Ruddy Turnstone
Delve into the world of the Ruddy Turnstone. Learn more about this specific type of sandpiper through this educational site. This source covers characteristics, life cycle, behavior, habitat, diet and range of this unique aquatic bird.