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Other

Evidence for Evolution: Fossil Record

For Students 9th - 10th
These pages are part of a site called "Evolution," that accompanies a textbook by the same name. Mark Ridley is the author. In this section he discusses how fossil records provide undeniable examples of evolutionary change.
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Other

Georgia Perimeter College: The Permian Period

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides basic information of the changes that took place during the Permian period as well as the animals that populated the Earth during this time.
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Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum: Other Invertebrates

For Students 9th - 10th
This online exhibit from the Natural History Museum studies a range of topics related to invertebrates, or animals without a backbone. Crabs, snails, barnacles, sponges, and more are discussed at this exhibit.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Animals: Invertebrates

For Students 3rd - 5th
A slideshow and a short multiple-choice quiz on invertebrates that presents examples of each of the six phyla in the invertebrate group.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Chambered Nautilus

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Invertebrates exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on Chambered Nautilus. Topics covered in the overview include Physical description, Life span, Predators,...
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Biology 4 kids

Biology4 Kids: Quiz: Invertebrates

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take this ten-question review quiz over invertebrates. Read more about each question after an incorrect answer is given.
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Australian Museum

Australian Museum Society: Arthropods

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of what arthropods actually are and a discussion of their origin, as well as some info on research.
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Other

Cincinnati Museum Center

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the Museum of Natural History and Science in detail and provides links to other programs and exhibits offered.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Glow Worm (Arachnocampa Luminosa)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of Arachnocampa Luminosa, more commonly known as the Glow Worm.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Invertebrate Classification

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers how invertebrates are classified.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Invertebrate Evolution

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An overview of the major events in invertebrate evolution.
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Ohio State University

Osu: Flea Fact Sheet

For Students 9th - 10th
A fact sheet on fleas from the Ohio State University Extension lists scientific names, identifying characteristics, and pictures.
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Classifying Living Things

For Students 4th - 7th
Learn how all living things are classified.
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Other

The Bug Club: Bug Pets

For Students 9th - 10th
The Bug Club for young entomologists offers answers to insect questions, a colorful newspaper, and invertebrate caresheets if you're interested in keeping bugs as pets.
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Saint Louis Zoo

Saint Louis Zoo: About the Animals: What Makes an Animal an Animal?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Short introduction to animals explains the important traits that all animals share and the differences between vertebrates and invertebrates.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Arthropods

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses characteristics of arthropods.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Sponges

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses characteristics of sponges.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Invertebrate O Logy Card

For Students 3rd - 8th
Flip this interactive OLogy card to find questions and answers, fast facts, and other bite-size pieces of information to help you understand important characteristics of invertebrates.
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Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo: Welcome to the Oakland Zoo

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Site allows users to tour the Oakland Zoo and view all types of animals from A-Z. Offers links to cool stuff and a world safari.
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Read Works

Read Works: Creepy Cave Crawlers

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about new insect species found within caves. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in classifying and categorizing.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Invertebrate Characteristics

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers characteristics of invertebrates.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Invertebrates

For Students 6th - 8th
[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...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Mollusks

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Mollusks are invertebrates that usually have a hard shell, a mantle, and a radula. Learn more about mollusks in this learning module produced by CK-12.
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SMART Technologies

Smart: Animal Ecosystems, Adaptations and Food Chains

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This unit contains interactive lessons on animal ecosystems, animal classification, adaptations, and food chains.