Handout
University of California

Ucmp: Hot Blooded or Cold Blooded?

For Students 9th - 10th
An easy-to-understand explanation of what it means to either hot- or cold-blooded.
Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Evolutionary Biology: Mammal

For Students 9th - 10th
Article explaining the basic characteristics of mammals, their diet, reproduction, behavior, conservation concerns, taxonomy, and their evolution. (Published: September 23, 2010)
Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: Majestic Opah Is World's First Warm Blooded Fish!

For Students 5th - 8th
Meet the opah, the first known warm-blooded fish. Includes video.
Website
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.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Vertebrate Flipchart

For Teachers 5th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces students to vertebrates and provides pictures and information on the different types of vertebrates including their characteristics, their physical and environmental needs, and...
Lesson Plan
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Animal Behavior

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Lesson plan that allows students to investigate the effect of water temperature on fish behavior. Students measure, collect data, and interpret the results.
Interactive
Quia

Quia: Animal Classifications

For Students 3rd - 8th
An interactive matching game from Quia dealing with animal classifications.