ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Smile and Learn English Invertebrate animals for kids – Introduction
Hey there! Today, we’re going to learn about some amazing animals called invertebrates. Do you know what makes these animals special? Invertebrates are animals that don’t have a backbone or a skeleton like we do. Instead, some of them have hard outer shells to keep them safe.
Invertebrates are a big group of animals, and they come in all shapes and sizes. They are divided into six main groups. Let’s take a look at each one:
Mollusks are soft-bodied animals, and many of them have shells. Snails, clams, and octopuses are all mollusks. Isn’t it cool how some of them can live in the ocean while others live on land?
Worms are long, squishy animals that live in the ground or water. Earthworms are great for the soil because they help make it healthy for plants to grow.
Arthropods are the largest group of invertebrates. They have jointed legs and a hard outer shell. Insects, spiders, and crabs are all arthropods. Can you imagine how many different kinds there are?
Cnidarians are animals like jellyfish and sea anemones. They often live in the ocean and have soft, squishy bodies. Some of them can even glow in the dark!
Echinoderms are spiny animals that live in the sea. Starfish and sea urchins are echinoderms. They have a special ability to regrow parts of their bodies if they get hurt.
Sponges are simple animals that live in the water. They don’t move around like other animals. Instead, they stay in one place and filter tiny bits of food from the water.
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Invertebrate Safari: Go on a mini-safari in your backyard or a nearby park. Look for invertebrates like worms, snails, or insects. Use a magnifying glass to observe them closely. Draw a picture of what you find and write a few words about where you found them and what they were doing. Share your discoveries with your family or friends!
Create Your Own Invertebrate: Use clay or playdough to create your own invertebrate. Think about what group it belongs to: is it a mollusk, an arthropod, or maybe a cnidarian? Give it special features like a shell, jointed legs, or tentacles. Once you’ve made your invertebrate, tell a story about where it lives and what it eats.
Invertebrate Journal: Start an invertebrate journal. Each week, choose a different invertebrate group to learn about. Draw a picture of an animal from that group and write down one or two interesting facts. For example, you might draw a starfish and write about how it can regrow its arms. Share your journal with your class or family to teach them about these amazing animals!
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What’s up, everyone? Today we’re going to talk about invertebrate animals. Do you know what these animals are? Invertebrates are animals that do not have a backbone or skeleton. Some invertebrate animals have hard outer shells that they use for protection.
Invertebrates fall into six groups: mollusks, worms, arthropods, cnidarians, echinoderms, and sponges.
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