CKLA Vertebrates & Invertebrates

What is a characteristic that a scientist would study for classification?

• Warm-blooded or cold-blooded

• Whether the animal is their favorite or not

• What color the animal is

• If the animal likes coffee or not

As a human, I have a backbone. That means I am a ________.

What is the function of the spine?

• To look cool!

• To support our bodies.

• To lift our arms up.

• To protect our spinal cord.

What does the spinal cord do?

Which animals are vertebrates?

• Snakes

• Jellyfish

• Monkeys

• Goldfish

Which group of animals make up the largest group of invertebrates?

Do you think that there are invertebrates that live in your back yard?

• Yes

• No

What would be the pros and cons of being a vertebrate?

What would be the pros and cons of being an invertebrate?

Humans are...

• Vertebrates

• Invertebrates