Description
Animal Structures and Functions, Vertebrates vs. Invertebrates, Classification, animal adaptation ... where do you begin? Why... here! Challenge your students to become ZOOLOGISTS... as they study terms like structure, function, vertebrates, invertebrates and more by analyzing animal x-rays! This resource is a FULL UNIT AND PROJECT that includes everything you could need: student materials, x-rays, NGSS standards information, teaching slides, vocabulary posters, printable learning games and an assessment... we have you covered!
Hands on learning through this "Become a Zoologist" Project is the ULTIMATE way to show that animals have unique internal and external structures they help them survive, grow, behave and reproduce. Students will be motivated and engaged to receive their "x-ray patient files" on 8 different animals, and analyze each of them. With clear, guided steps to help you teach the concepts along the way and for students to tackle the learning assignments, there is truly no shortage of resources stacked into this full unit.
Focusing on over 30 key terms like endoskeleton and exoskeleton, vertebrate and invertebrate and more, this project is not only fun but a great way to get kids engaged with current science expectations that align with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Speaking of, enjoy included standards-aligned pages for grades 3 through 4, outlining the standards that mainly align with this project. Easily pick and choose which vocabulary words or sets to use depending on the age or desired depth you would like to get in to as well.
With this loaded project set, you will have EVERYTHING that you need to teach the concepts and guide students into self-led, small exploration groups or complete the project individually. ⭐No supplementing required, because this includes it all!⭐ With weeks of teaching, project, and vocabulary materials to create supporting anchor charts or bulletin boards, you can set the pace and expectations for how basic or in-depth you would like the unit to go.
⭐ Check out the FULL preview above, showcasing everything included! ⭐
❤️ What's Included - The Details:
- Project Overview information and Table of Contents
- NGSS Alignment pages
- 10 Step Student Project Pack (with clear expectations and planning tools)
- All supplemental materials required for the steps: animal x-rays, vertebrate and invertebrate matching game, animal structure and function matching, science articles and infographics and more!
- 5 Student and Teacher Grading Rubrics to choose from
- 24 Teaching Slides that covers ALL of the concepts discussed in project
- 10 Daily Step Slides to project each day to keep groups on track
- 30 Mini Vocabulary Posters coving all key vocabulary with pictures and definitions. Great for displaying on bulletin boards!
- An "early finishers" related writing activity
- A 4 page complete final assessment with Answer Key
- Color and Black & White versions of EVERYTHING included
❤️ Student Pack - 10 Steps
- Step 1 - Project "Orientation" Information
- Step 2 - Zoologist / Animal Structures and Function Reading Passage
- Step 3 - Vocabulary Word Research Pages (answer key included!)
- Step 4 - Practice Sort and Matching Games
- Step 5 - X-Ray files for Initial Analyzing
- Step 6 - Animal Classification Information and Activity
- Step 7- Final Zoologist Report Recording Pages
- Step 8 - Structure and Function Check-In
- Step 9 - Real-life Application Short-Answer Questions
- Step 10 - Grading rubrics for students and teachers
❤️ Great for:
- STEM Project
- Teaching Life Science, Animal Structure and Function
- Small group learning
- Promoting classroom community
- Social emotional learning
❤️ Related Resources:
Check out my TPT store - Designed to Educate for more Social Studies and Science resources added regularly!
Energy, Force and Motion with Rube Goldberg:
Energy, Speed and Collision with Egg Drop Challenge:
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Animal Structure & Function, Vertebrates & Invertebrates Classification Project
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Description
Animal Structures and Functions, Vertebrates vs. Invertebrates, Classification, animal adaptation ... where do you begin? Why... here! Challenge your students to become ZOOLOGISTS... as they study terms like structure, function, vertebrates, invertebrates and more by analyzing animal x-rays! This resource is a FULL UNIT AND PROJECT that includes everything you could need: student materials, x-rays, NGSS standards information, teaching slides, vocabulary posters, printable learning games and an assessment... we have you covered!
Hands on learning through this "Become a Zoologist" Project is the ULTIMATE way to show that animals have unique internal and external structures they help them survive, grow, behave and reproduce. Students will be motivated and engaged to receive their "x-ray patient files" on 8 different animals, and analyze each of them. With clear, guided steps to help you teach the concepts along the way and for students to tackle the learning assignments, there is truly no shortage of resources stacked into this full unit.
Focusing on over 30 key terms like endoskeleton and exoskeleton, vertebrate and invertebrate and more, this project is not only fun but a great way to get kids engaged with current science expectations that align with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Speaking of, enjoy included standards-aligned pages for grades 3 through 4, outlining the standards that mainly align with this project. Easily pick and choose which vocabulary words or sets to use depending on the age or desired depth you would like to get in to as well.
With this loaded project set, you will have EVERYTHING that you need to teach the concepts and guide students into self-led, small exploration groups or complete the project individually. ⭐No supplementing required, because this includes it all!⭐ With weeks of teaching, project, and vocabulary materials to create supporting anchor charts or bulletin boards, you can set the pace and expectations for how basic or in-depth you would like the unit to go.
⭐ Check out the FULL preview above, showcasing everything included! ⭐
❤️ What's Included - The Details:
- Project Overview information and Table of Contents
- NGSS Alignment pages
- 10 Step Student Project Pack (with clear expectations and planning tools)
- All supplemental materials required for the steps: animal x-rays, vertebrate and invertebrate matching game, animal structure and function matching, science articles and infographics and more!
- 5 Student and Teacher Grading Rubrics to choose from
- 24 Teaching Slides that covers ALL of the concepts discussed in project
- 10 Daily Step Slides to project each day to keep groups on track
- 30 Mini Vocabulary Posters coving all key vocabulary with pictures and definitions. Great for displaying on bulletin boards!
- An "early finishers" related writing activity
- A 4 page complete final assessment with Answer Key
- Color and Black & White versions of EVERYTHING included
❤️ Student Pack - 10 Steps
- Step 1 - Project "Orientation" Information
- Step 2 - Zoologist / Animal Structures and Function Reading Passage
- Step 3 - Vocabulary Word Research Pages (answer key included!)
- Step 4 - Practice Sort and Matching Games
- Step 5 - X-Ray files for Initial Analyzing
- Step 6 - Animal Classification Information and Activity
- Step 7- Final Zoologist Report Recording Pages
- Step 8 - Structure and Function Check-In
- Step 9 - Real-life Application Short-Answer Questions
- Step 10 - Grading rubrics for students and teachers
❤️ Great for:
- STEM Project
- Teaching Life Science, Animal Structure and Function
- Small group learning
- Promoting classroom community
- Social emotional learning
❤️ Related Resources:
Check out my TPT store - Designed to Educate for more Social Studies and Science resources added regularly!
Energy, Force and Motion with Rube Goldberg:
Energy, Speed and Collision with Egg Drop Challenge:
❤️ Thank you for your purchase and support!
I hope you enjoy using this resource!
Follow and Rate! ⭐
Please follow my store for more wonderful products and don’t forget to leave a rating and earn TPT credits towards future sales!
Copyright © Designed to Educate 2025
Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.
