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Invertebrates
Students examine invertebrates. In this animal classification lesson, students discuss invertebrates and bilateral symmetry. They discuss the importance of horse shoe crabs in medical science.
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Invertebrates, No Backbone, No Problem
Third graders research an invertebrate, create a poster about it, then present it to the class.
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Animal Classification
In this animal classification worksheet, students read for information and comprehension. In this fill in the blank and multiple choice worksheet, students answer five questions.
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Creating a Classification System
Students create classification system for Arctic-dwelling animals, the Arctic hare in particular.
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Classifying
In this classifying worksheet, students observe a group of words, analyze their similar characteristics and then give them a classification. Groups of words include items such as vegetables, reptiles, landforms, conifer trees,...
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Bug's Eye View
Learners explore biology by writing fictitious stories in class. In this insect life activity, students identify many different types of insects in the animal kingdom and the classifications they fall into. Learners collect insects on a...
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Animals Vocabulary List and Definitions
In this animal words worksheet, students match 15 words pertaining to animals to their definitions in another column. These definitions are related to the general animal kingdom.
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Bug's Eye View
Investigate the life of bugs and how they interact with the environment in this integrated science and language arts lesson. Young scientists construct mini environments in cages in order to make observations. This data forms the basis...
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The Chambered Nautilus
For this chambered nautilus worksheet, learners read a 2 page article, define 10 vocabulary words and answer 7 short answer questions in complete sentences.
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Get to Know- Insects, Spiders and Others
Students investigate live insects. In this insects and spiders lesson, students work in groups to explore the outdoors and capture insects. Students observe, discuss and record information about the insects they discover. Students...
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The World of Insects and Spiders
Young scholars identify numerous insects and their body parts. In this insect life lesson, students practice using scientific vocabulary while comparing the different parts of spiders and insects. Young scholars view several videos...
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"For the Birds" [part I]
Students identify birds that appear in Chinese and Japanese art, learning about
their physical characteristics, classifying them according to scientific principles, and exploring their habitats and migration patterns. This is part one...