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Vertebrates and Invertebrates

Grade 545 min

Learning Objective

I can explain the difference between vertebrates and invertebrates using examples.

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7 min

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

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

“Explain the difference between vertebrates and invertebrates. Give one example of each. Is a snake a vertebrate or an invertebrate? Explain your answer. ”

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