Vertebrates vs Invertebrates: Animal Kingdom
Exploring the Amazing World of Animals Year 3 Science Learning About Backbones!
I Can Learn About Animals!
I can tell the difference between vertebrates and invertebrates I can name examples of each group I can explain what a backbone does I can sort animals into the right groups
What Are Animals?
Animals are living things They can move around They need food and water They breathe air There are millions of different animals!
Two Big Groups of Animals
All animals belong to two main groups Vertebrates - animals WITH backbones Invertebrates - animals WITHOUT backbones Let's explore each group!
Vertebrates - Animals With Backbones
Vertebrates have a backbone made of bones The backbone helps them stand up straight It protects important body parts inside Examples: dogs, cats, birds, fish, frogs
Vertebrate Examples Activity
Look at these animals: Can you spot their backbones? Which ones are vertebrates? Share with a partner!
Invertebrates - Animals Without Backbones
Invertebrates do NOT have backbones They are soft or have hard shells outside Many are very small Examples: butterflies, spiders, worms, jellyfish
Vertebrates vs Invertebrates
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Animal Sorting Challenge
Fill in the blanks: A _____ has a backbone, so it is a vertebrate A _____ has no backbone, so it is an invertebrate Circle the correct answers: Cat: Vertebrate / Invertebrate Ant: Vertebrate / Invertebrate
You Are Animal Experts Now!
We learned about vertebrates and invertebrates We can tell which animals have backbones We know examples of both groups Keep exploring the amazing animal kingdom!