PPT
Curated OER

Kingdom Animalia: Sponges, Cnidarians, Flatworms, and Roundworms

For Teachers 9th - 12th
As you work through the biological hierarchy, visit several phyla within the animal kingdom. This PowerPoint introduces viewers to characteristics and reproduction in sponges, cnidarian, flatworms, and roundworms. Make sure to add the...
PPT
Biology Junction

Phylum Porifera – The Sponges

For Students 9th - 12th
They may not look like it, but sponges are living, breathing creatures! A PowerPoint presentation explains the important characteristics of the invertebrate Phylum Porifera, or more commonly known as the sponges. From their body...
PPT
Biology Junction

Invertebrates

For Students 9th - 12th
How many different invertebrates can you name? A thorough presentation describes the eight different Phyla of invertebrates. Each slide gives a quick overview of the important physical characteristics of each of the Phyla.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Sponges and Cnidarian Crossword Puzzle

For Students 6th - 12th
In this marine science worksheet, learners complete a crossword puzzle with 32 questions on sponges and cnidarian. They identify the different characteristics of sponges and cnidarian.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Poriferans and Cnidarians

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners study the major phyla of the animal kingdom. In this biology instructional activity unit, students identify their general characteristics. They define taxonomy terminologies.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Invertebrates

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this invertebrate worksheet, students review characteristics of the different types of invertebrates. This worksheet places 32 vocabulary words into a crossword puzzle.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Nudibranchs-Splendid Sea Slugs

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Pupils brainstorm a list of colorful animals and research why they are colorful. In this biology lesson, students sketch what a nudibranchs look like before watching a video. They compare their sketch to the actual...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Coral Reef Bleaching

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the structural biology of corals. Working individually, students identify how corals become bleached and which conditions produce more and less coral bleaching. Students explore how this effects the environment and...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Cnidarians

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Cnidarians, in the phylum Cnidaria, include organisms such as the jellyfish and sea anemones. These animals are found in shallow ocean water. Learn more about...
Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Information About the Hydrostatic Skeleton

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what a hydrostatic skeleton is and the types of organisms that have one. Describes examples from six phyla and the advantages and disadvantages of this type of skeleton.