Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Explore the differences between vertebrates and invertebrates with this engaging science worksheet for Grade 2.
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Vertebrates and Invertebrates
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you understand the difference between vertebrates and invertebrates.
What are Vertebrates?
Vertebrates are animals that have a backbone or a spine. This backbone helps them stand up straight and protects their body. Humans, dogs, birds, and fish are all vertebrates.
1. Animals with a backbone are called .
2. A backbone helps animals to up straight.
3. Name one vertebrate animal: .
What are Invertebrates?
Invertebrates are animals that do NOT have a backbone. They can be soft like worms or have a hard outer shell like crabs and insects. Many invertebrates are very small.
1. All animals have a backbone.
True
False
2. Insects are invertebrates.
True
False
1. What is the main difference between a vertebrate and an invertebrate?
1. Which of these animals is an invertebrate?
Dog
Fish
Butterfly
Bird