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Gas Exchange And Respiratory Systems.
Explore structures within the realm of gas exchange in terrestrial and aquatic life. The excellent, labelled diagrams and clear descriptions help your students view the different structures and adaptations that have developed. The 29...
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The Amazing Starfish
Students study starfish. In this biology lesson plan, students learn the simple but complex characteristics of an echinoderm.
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Vertebrate History in Rocks
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read the noted section in their science textbooks and respond to 4 short answer and 3 fill in the blank questions regarding fossils embedded in rock formations.
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Comparing and Contrasting
Students practice compare and contrast skills. In this science and language development lesson, students complete a T chart generating traits of a snail and a clam. Students complete a related worksheet.
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Introduction to Animals
Out of all animals, elephants alone lack the ability to jump. Scholars learn all about animals using a presentation full of fun examples. It describes different types of animals, the biological similarities and differences between...
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Invertebrates
Of all invertebrates, insects by far are the most numerous. Scholars discuss invertebrates and then use a key to classify them. They see different examples and must describe features of each organism based upon the key.
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Internet Invertebrates Scavenger Hunt
In this invertebrates scavenger hunt learning exercise, students research on the Internet 10 various types of invertebrates. They read each question first to determine what they need to look for on the Internet. Then, students respond to...
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Invertebrates
In this invertebrates worksheet, students read about the characteristics of the different groups of invertebrates. Then students complete 10 multiple choice questions.
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Science and Math Lab (Students Look at Symmetry in Nature)
Learners study patterns. For this symmetry in nature lesson, students examine objects to determine what type of symmetry they have. They work in small groups to rotate through stations that have objects for them to study.
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Starfish Challenge
In this starfish activity worksheet, students respond to 10 multiple choice questions that require them to exhibit the knowledge they have regarding starfish.
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Starfish Word Search
In this starfish worksheet, students analyze 10 words that pertain to starfish. Students find these words in a word search puzzle.
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Starfish Vocabulary
In this starfish vocabulary skills worksheet, students match the 10 starfish-related terms in the word bank to the appropriate definitions.
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Starfish Crossword
In this starfish crossword puzzle learning exercise, learners use the 10 clues and the terms in the word bank to help them correctly complete the word puzzle.
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Invertebrate Chordates
In this invertebrate learning exercise, students fill in the blank of four statements that focus on the characteristics of invertebrate chordates. Then students will number five statements in the order water flows through a tunicate....
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Design a Deep- Sea Vertebrate or Invertebrate
Learners design a deep-sea animal. In this research based lesson, students research and design a vertebrate or invertebrate that lives in a methane hydrate habitat. They compile a class chart of the adaptations animals have in this...
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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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Architects of the Coral Reef
Students discuss reproduction in Cnidaria. in this coral reef lesson plan, students describe five characteristics of Cnidaria and compare and contrast the four classes. They describe the reproduction strategies they use.
Biology Junction
Flatworms
For this flatworms instructional activity, learners identify and color the different parts of a flatworm. They complete 14 short answer questions related to the topic.
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Inside-out Adaptations
Students describe sea stars adaptations and explain how these enable them to survive in different environments. In this animal adaptation lesson students watch a video, get into groups and create a list of characteristics of sea stars.
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Diversity And Adaptations Of Organisms
Eighth graders study how and why animals are classified into eight groups in the animal kingdom. They work together to identify organisms. They use the key to determine the phylum for the included problems.
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Spineless - YES... Helpless - NO!
Students distinguish between invertebrate and vertebrate organisms while examining the zoological classes of a number of invertebrates. They illustrate a food web of these organisms and investigate the impact of humans on the oceanic...
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Invertebrate Dribbling
Students practice proper dribbling skills and work on identifying invertebrates as one of four major types.
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What Animal Am I?
Students brainstorm different characteristics of invertebrates and investigate invertebrates by conducting Internet research.
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Animal Classification
Students list characteristics and features of animals found in their community. They then group the animals according to how they are similar and different and create names for each group. They then create a chart of their...