What is the main difference between vertebrates and invertebrates?

Vertebrates have a backbone or spine, while invertebrates do not.

Describe two key differences between birds and reptiles.

Birds are warm-blooded and have feathers, while reptiles are cold-blooded and have dry, scaly skin.

7th GradeScience30 min

I can classify animals into major phyla based on their characteristics.

7 min

Animal Classification for Children: Classifying Vertebrates and Invertebrates for Kids - FreeSchool

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6 min

Key concepts students will learn:

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Scientists classify animals into different groups based on shared characteristics to better understand them.
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Vertebrates are animals that have spines or backbones, while invertebrates do not.
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The five classes of vertebrates are fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.

10 min

3 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

5 min

“Classify each of the following animals as a vertebrate or invertebrate: jellyfish, shark, frog, insect.”

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