CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Invertebrate Classification
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers how invertebrates are classified.
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Science Spot: Classroom Activity: Invertebrate Classification Challenge [Pdf]
Guidelines and printable materials for an activity through which students match invertebrates to phylum in which they belong.
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...
University of Guelph
Invertebrates
Site provides a comprehensive guide to anyone seeking information on invertebrates. Provides links to morphology, biodiversity, ecology and habitats.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Classifying Invertebrates
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a lesson on classifying invertebrates based on their observable features. It focuses on the three types of worms: flatworm, roundworm, and segmented worm. The lesson contains 3 videos as well as...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Classification
This lesson will explain the reasons that society groups and classifies. The lesson has a hands-on component that helps students connect everyday grouping with the way that scientists group and classify all living organisms.
National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion: El Reino Animal
Learn about the animal kingdom including an in-depth look at body characteristics, reproduction, types of cells, ways they obtain food, and evolutionary relationships. Many illustrations and nine interactive activities are included.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Vertebrates and Invertebrates
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using this lesson the students will review the 2 groups of animals - vertebrates and invertebrates. They will be actively involved in classifying animals. An Activote assessment is also included.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Invertebrates
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is about the eight most common invertebrate phyla. The flipchart includes links to websites and Activote assessment questions.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Animal Classification
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will classify organisms into groups and relate how they determined the groups with how and why scientists use classification. They will also demonstrate how animals are sorted into groups...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Animal Kingdom
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces students to the animal kingdom, differentiating between vertebrates and invertebrates.
Quia
Quia: Animal Classifications
An interactive matching game from Quia dealing with animal classifications.
University of Guelph
Introduction to Invertebrate Biodiversity: Fungi
Find out more about fungi when you check out this comprehensive site. This resource provides an introduction and information on morphology, reproduction and the importance of fungi. Don't miss out on this fascinating source.
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: Insects
Wikipedia offers detailed information on insects, invertebrate animals of the class Insecta.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Chordates
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Did you know that fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals are all related? They are all chordates. Chordates are a group of animals that includes vertebrates,...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mn Step: Water Retention No Problem With the Key Investigation
Students go outside to a nearby pond or wet area, and collect vertebrates and invertebrates. These are identified using a classification key. Information is recorded using a digital camera and a science notebook. Students later prepare a...
SMART Technologies
Smart: Animal Ecosystems, Adaptations and Food Chains
This unit contains interactive lessons on animal ecosystems, animal classification, adaptations, and food chains.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Classifying Living Things
Learn how all living things are classified.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Tarantulas
This site gives an in-depth description of a tarantula, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Natural History Notebooks
This site from the Canadian Museum of Nature, a natural history museum, provides short information blurbs and fun facts on over 240 different common animals categorized by type (mammals, fish, reptiles, invertebrates, amphibians,...
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Centipedes
This site gives a brief description of a centipede, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Beetles
This site gives an in-depth description of a beetle, including its behavior, appearance, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Crabs
This site gives a brief description of a crab, including its behavior, appearance, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.