Handout
Untamed Science

Untamed Science: Biodiversity: Animals: Kingdom Animalia

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the characteristics that make Kingdom Animalia a distinct classification group. Explore photos and watch video clips about many species of animals.
Activity
PBS

Pbs: The Shape of Life: Activities and Resources: Phylum Comparison [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Students explore eight major phyla of the animal kingdom by comparing body plans, animal behavior, evolution, reproduction, and more. Includes a one-page reference to characteristics by phylum.
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Animals

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will provide the characteristics of the kingdom Animalia.
Website
University of California

Ucmp: The Biosphere: Life on Earth

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about different forms of life that coexist with us on Earth. This Berkeley article provides links to brief write-ups on the three domains of living organisms: Eukaryota, Bacteria, and Archaea.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Episd: Animal Characteristics

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students will be able to identify and classify organisms that are animals based on recognition of traits presented.
Handout
Other

Natural Perspective: Joint Legs (Arthropoda)

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of arthropoda and their population on the earth today. Som pictures of examples of the different classes of arthropods. (Includes insects, arachnids, crustacians, and malacostraca.)
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Biology: Introduction to Animals: Chapter Test Practice

For Students 9th - 10th
A fifteen question self-checking chapter review over animals and animal characteristics.
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Animal Structure, Function, and Behavior Quiz

For Students 6th - 8th
Take an interactive quiz over animal structure, function, and behavior. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.