University of Southern California
Structure of Matter: Animals
A slide show that demonstrates the development of physical structure in the animal world, moving from sponges through mammals.
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Western Garter Snake
Get the facts about the western garter snake. Besides finding a detailed description of second most common snake, you'll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Amphibian and Reptile Fact...
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Natural History Notebooks
This site from the Canadian Museum of Nature, a natural history museum, provides short information blurbs and fun facts on over 240 different common animals categorized by type (mammals, fish, reptiles, invertebrates, amphibians,...
Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Animal Kingdom
Background information about all of the classes of the animal kingdom, followed by four short lesson plan outlines.
Other
Alabama Emblems, Symbols and Honors
A list of all of the state emblems and symbols for the state of Alabama. Clicking on the underlined link will bring up a picture of the symbol or emblem.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Louisiana
This site has a colorful display of information about Louisiana. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Tennessee
This site has a colorful display of information about Tennessee. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.
Other
Colorado Division of Wildlife: Colorado Wildlife Species and Profiles
This resource provides a list of species found in Colorado and information about them.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Vertebrate Characteristics
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Vertebrates are animals with backbones. These include fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Learn more about vertebrate characteristics in this learning...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Chordates
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Did you know that fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals are all related? They are all chordates. Chordates are a group of animals that includes vertebrates,...
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World: Animal Information Database
Sea World's site featuring a variety of information about their animals, as well as general animal information. Includes "Animal Bytes," a list of animals with some of their characteristics. Also includes some games and teacher resources.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Vertebrates
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is about vertebrate animals. It contains information about the 5 types of vertebrates: fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. The flipchart contains links to websites and...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Animal Classification
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a flipchart for first graders to learn about mammals, fish, birds, amphibians and reptiles.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Animal Classification
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will classify organisms into groups and relate how they determined the groups with how and why scientists use classification. They will also demonstrate how animals are sorted into groups...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Egg Citing Adventures
[Free Registration/Login Required] Chickens aren't the only ones who lay eggs. Through poetry and hands-on activities, students learn how birds, reptiles, fish, and amphibians are alike and different. Number activities and videos are...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Investigating Classification: Minnesota Vertebrates
This lesson serves as an introduction to classification. The students will place animals into its proper vertebrate group according to certain characteristics that the animals have in common.
DLTK
Kid Zone: Animal Classes
A comprehensive and colorful site that lists the various classes of animals with pictures and descriptions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 10.2 Vertebrate Diversity
Learn about the characteristics and diversity of vertebrate animals.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Vertebrate Flipchart
[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...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Vertebrates and Invertebrates
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using this lesson the students will review the 2 groups of animals - vertebrates and invertebrates. They will be actively involved in classifying animals. An Activote assessment is also included.
Other
Webucate: Free Multimedia Resources for Education
A labor of love created by a school in Great Britain. This is a well-organized image gallery with photos and other resources presented by topic, e.g., animals, places in the US, science, sports, etc. Though nothing to compare with a...
Quia
Quia: Animal Classification
Use this website to test your knowledge of which animals belong to which groups.
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Leatherback Seaturtle
Information about the Leatherback Sea Turtle.