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.

In this lesson, 5th graders use movement and dance composition to aid in the understanding of vertebrates and invertebrates.

This unit contains interactive lessons on animal ecosystems, animal classification, adaptations, and food chains.

In this amazingly comprehensive tutorial you will learn about the geological and environmental changes that occurred during the geologic time scale.

[Free Registration/Login Required] In this unit children learn about how the skeleton is related to movement and support in humans and what happens to the skeleton and muscles as they move. They also compare human bones and skeletons...

This home page describes what the museum has to offer. Links to the exhibits and more information is provided at the bottom of the site.

This site describes the Museum of Natural History and Science in detail and provides links to other programs and exhibits offered.

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.

[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.

[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...

[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...

[Free Registration/Login Required] Through this unit, children will begin to understand the concept of a habitat, how it provides organisms found there with conditions for life and how animals depend on plants or other animals which eat...

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.

[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,...

This site from the Florida Museum of Natural History gives the current events, information about the museum, exhibits and public programs, research and collections, links, etc. to the Florida Museum of Natural History.

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...

A great reference source for a variety of vertebrate and invertebrate animals. This exhaustive resource also has some prehistoric extinct animals that students can compare to their living counterparts to increase their understanding of...

A collection of facts and links on the field of zoology. The facts cover what zoology is, the diversity of vertebrate and invertebrate animals studied in zoology, scientific names for animals, where zoologists work, zoos around the...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces students to the animal kingdom, differentiating between vertebrates and invertebrates.