Animals & Insects – Transparencies

Study ecology and the anatomy of animals and insects through colorful illustrations and labeled diagrams. These printable resources make excellent overhead transparencies or class handouts. Supplement your current science curriculum with visual aids on the food web, metamorphosis, life cycles, and animal biology.

The Parts of a Plant Cell and an Animal Cell Compare the parts and structure of a plant cell and an animal cell, using this labeled diagram. The Anatomy of a Sponge Use this labeled diagram to help students learn the anatomy of a sponge. The Body Forms of Cnidarians Study two body forms of Cnidarians – the polyp and the medusa – with this printable diagram. The Anatomy of an Earthworm This labeled diagram will help students learn about the anatomy of an earthworm. Use this printable as a handout or transparency. The Anatomy of an Echinoderm Learn about the anatomy of echinoderms by studying the parts of a starfish. Use this printable as a handout or transparency for science class. The Anatomy of an Insect Supplement a unit on insects with this diagram of a grasshopper's anatomy. Complete and Incomplete Metamorphosis Compare the life cycles and physical development of a butterfly and a grasshopper in this visual. Use this printable as a handout or transparency to study complete and incomplete metamorphosis. The Anatomy of a Fish (Labeled) Printable Examine the parts of a fish labeled in this printable. Use this science resource as a transparency or class handout.

Amphibian Life Cycle (Labeled) Printable This printable will help students visualize the life cycle of a frog. Food Web (Labeled) Printable Explore ecological interdependence with this food web. The labels and keys on this printable will help you teach students about producers and consumers. More Science Transparencies Related Resources Science Visuals (Grades 6-12) Help your students visualize science concepts with printable illustrations. Use these resources to deepen students' understanding of biology, physics, chemistry, and more. Animals – Teacher Resources Educate students about animal behavior, biology, and habitats with our resources for grades K-12. Learn how to classify animals with lessons and printables on vertebrates and insects. Insects – Teacher Resources Fascinate students with facts about bugs. Explore all sorts of creepy crawlers with these insect lessons, printables, quizzes, and science activities for grades K-12.

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Teaching The Diary of Anne Frank

PBS MASTERPIECE is airing a new film in the spring based on The Diary of Anne Frank, and, in conjunction with Facing History and Ourselves, the MASTERPIECE team will be creating resources to help educators introduce this timeless story to students. You're invited to share your ideas about what activities and tools you'd like to use in your classroom at the PBS Teachers blog!

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