Vertebrates vs. Invertebrates…What’s the Difference?

Ever found yourself searching for that perfect tool to make teaching about vertebrates and invertebrates a breeze? Well, look no further! We’ve got something special lined up for you – a set of eye-catching, printable posters designed to transform your classroom into a scientific laboratory! Use these printables to make animals come to life on your walls, making the exploration of vertebrates and invertebrates engaging and fun for your students.

These printable posters include the following important facts and comparisons between vertebrates and invertebrates.

Invertebrates:

• do not have a backbone,
• have more than one cell,
• are usually small, slow-moving animals,
• do not have well developed brains,
• have a simple nervous system.

Vertebrates:

• have an internal skeleton and bones,
• have more than one cell,
• are usually bigger and faster than invertebrates,
• have a developed brain, enclosed in a skull,
• have a complex nervous system.

Download and Print Your Animal Classification Printables

This resource is available in the following printable and editable formats. Click the dropdown arrow on the download button to select the file you prefer.

• Full-Color PDF (non-editable)
• BW PDF (non-editable)
• Full-Color Google Slides (Editable)
• BW Google Slides (Editable)

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