Lee County High School
Clay Animal Whistles
Investigate North Carolina pottery history by creating clay animal whistles, a traditional leisure activity in the region. They research a particular animal and jot down its attributes to include in their project. Find step-by-step...
Purdue University
Common Indiana Mammals
Mammals all have their own story to tell. A set of 34 cards outlines the key characteristics of different mammals. The cards include images of each mammal as well as their skulls and tracks. The back of the cards describe characteristics...
McGraw Hill
Arthropods
Are spiders related to crabs? Study the order of arthropods with a reading selection about animal diversity. It provides details about each class within the order, as well as vivid pictures and explanatory charts.
Consortium for Ocean Science Exploration and Engagement (COSEE)
Fish Morphology
Life comes in all different shapes and sizes, and fish are no exception. Here, young scientists create fish prints as they learn how specific characteristics allow different species to survive in their particular habitats.
Curated OER
What Are Cells?
Energize the cells of young biologists with an edible life science activity. Engaging students in exploring the inner workings of plant and animal cells, this activity involves using colored jello and various sweet and...
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Reference: Animal Classification
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of animal classification.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom:characteristics of a Transmitted Pulse
A reference page that explores boundary behavior of waves with an animation and examples.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Characteristics of Arthropods
Describes general characteristics of Arthropoda and features of the different animal classes within this phylum.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Phylum Mollusca (Mollusks)
A great, detailed description of mollusks. Discusses parts of their external and internal anatomy and their functions, and lists several characteristics of mollusks. Tabbed pages include pictures, specimens and classification.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Kingdom Animalia
What characterizes animals from plants? General characteristics of the animal kingdom are noted here. Click on Classification for the Kingdom Animalia; clicking on the camera provides pictures of each animal.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Gar (Lepisosteidae)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Lepisodteidae, otherwise known as the gar.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Tawny Owl (Strix Aluco)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Strix Aluco, more commonly known as the Tawny Owl.
Earth Life
Wonderful World of Insects: An Introduction to the 32 Orders of Insects
A very thorough look at the world of insects. This site examines the 32 orders of insects and gives a complete explanation of the characteristics of each order. Text is supplemented with pictures.
Other
Zoo Lab a Website for Animal Biology: The Reptiles
Some general facts about reptiles are presented with links to pages on different types of reptiles (turtles, alligators, lizards, snakes, and tuataras). The individual pages on the particular reptiles present characteristics and facts...
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Classification and Characteristics of Rotifers
Outlines the classification hierarchy of the phylum Rotifera and describes their characteristics and anatomy. Rotifera have survived for up to 80 million years and continue to play an important role in ecological systems.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Mammalia
For an overview of the anatomy and characteristics of mammals, visit this Animal Diversity Website. Discusses characteristics not found in other animals, the function of their hair, and their production of milk.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Class Insecta
The Animal Diversity Web surveys the general characteristics of the insect class and features such topics as habitat, anatomy, body systems, reproduction, and development.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Horn Shark (Heterodontus Francisci)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of Heterondontus Francisci, more commonly known as the Horn Shark.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Zebra Shark (Stegostoma Fasciatum)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the stegostoma fasciatum, otherwise known as the zebra shark.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Cnidaria
This site by Animal Diversity Web discusses the different body types and the similar characteristics of the animals in the phylum Cnidaria.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Grey Reef Shark (Carcharhinus Amblyrhynchos)
This animal encyclopedia entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Carcharihinus Ambylyrhynochos, more commonly known as the Grey Reef Shark.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Edible Frog (Pelophylax Kl. Esculentus)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of Polophylax kl. esculentus, more commonly known as the Edible Frog.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Egyptian Mau
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Egyptian Mau.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Electric Eel (Electrophorus Electricus)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of Electrophorus Electricus, more commonly known as the Electric Eel.