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Contributor: Victoria Surface. Lesson ID: 10647
What are the most abundant animals found on the earth? The answer may surprise you. Learn about these fascinating creatures using video, online resources, graphic organizers, and a fun project.
I may not have a backbone, but I’m not scared.
The animal kingdom is divided into two groups: vertebrates and invertebrates.
Invertebrates are animals without a backbone. Scientists classify or group invertebrates into different categories:
In this lesson, you will learn the characteristics and classification of invertebrates using video, various online resources, graphic organizers, and an innovative project.
Let’s get started!
Watch Invertebrate Animals from Happy Learning TV, and learn how scientists classify invertebrates.
Pause the video to take notes using the Classifying Invertebrates – Notes found in the Downloadable Resources in the right-hand sidebar. Take notes on the characteristics of invertebrates as well as add examples of the types of animals found in each category.
Invertebrate Animals - Educational Video for Kids:
Check out National Geographic Kids Invertebrates for lots of cool pictures, videos, and information on invertebrates. Continue to add to your Classifying Invertebrates – Notes.
Think about what you have learned about invertebrates before moving on to the Got It? section.
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