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Vertebrate vs. Invertebrates PowerPoint (F-2)

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    Updated:  23 Jan 2026

Explore animals with and without backbones with a Vertebrates vs. Invertebrates PowerPoint for early learners.

  • Editable

    Editable:  PowerPoint, Google Slides

  • Pages

    Pages:  1 Page

  • Curriculum
  • Years

    Years:  F - 2

Curriculum

teaching resource

Vertebrate vs. Invertebrates PowerPoint (F-2)

  • Updated

    Updated:  23 Jan 2026

Explore animals with and without backbones with a Vertebrates vs. Invertebrates PowerPoint for early learners.

  • Editable

    Editable:  PowerPoint, Google Slides

  • Pages

    Pages:  1 Page

  • Curriculum
  • Years

    Years:  F - 2

Explore animals with and without backbones with a Vertebrates vs. Invertebrates PowerPoint for early learners.

Grab Your Vertebrates vs. Invertebrates PowerPoint

Introduce your students to the fascinating world of animals with this interactive Vertebrates vs Invertebrates PowerPoint presentation designed for Foundation through Year 2. Students will learn the key differences between vertebrates and invertebrates, practise classification skills, and engage in discussion and critical thinking.

Teach Animal Classification Concepts Easily!

This Vertebrates vs. Invertebrates PowerPoint helps students:

  • Identify animals with backbones (vertebrates) such as amphibians, birds, fish, mammals, and reptiles
  • Recognise animals without backbones (invertebrates) such as insects, worms, spiders, snails, and jellyfish
  • Compare and contrast animal groups through interactive discussion prompts

The slide deck includes:

  • Informational slides with simple explanations and images of vertebrates and invertebrates
  • Self-checking questions to check understanding throughout the lesson
  • Opportunities for students to identify and classify animals

Download Your Vertebrates & Invertebrates Slide Deck

This comprehensive Vertebrates and Invertebrates Slide Deck is ready to use in your classroom with no prep required.

This resource is available in both PowerPoint and Google Slides formats. To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow to select your preferred file type.


This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher and Teach Starter Collaborator.


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