Students will learn about the different types of invertebrates and their physical characteristics. 14 pages, with answer key. Success Criteria: identify the body parts of an insect, a spider, a worm, and a crustacean list types of common insects research and retell some facts on spiders create a home for earthworms record observations about earthworm activity create a home for a hermit crab describe the needs of hermit crabs in order to live describe the growth and changes in a hermit crab over time Suggestions for differentiation are also included so that all students can be successful in the learning environment.