Invertebrates

Syllabus tag: Kenya CBC | Grade 6 Science and Technology | Strand 1.0 Living Things and their Environment | Sub-Strand 1.2 Invertebrates (14 Lessons)

Lesson objectives

By the end of this topic, you will be able to:

• Identify common invertebrates in the environment
• Practise precautions when handling invertebrates
• Describe general characteristics of invertebrates
• Outline the economic importance of invertebrates
• Appreciate the importance of invertebrates in nature

Summary

Invertebrates are animals without a backbone -- a huge and varied group that includes everything from insects and spiders to sea creatures like starfish and octopus.