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Students acquire a general knowledge of fossils and paleontology, the study of evidence of life in the past and identify the major invertebrate groups (phyla) commonly found in the fossil record. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students keep a scientific research notebook on an invertebrate detailing its behavior and responses. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students, in small groups, use a microscope to study invertebrates collected in or around the school pond. They photograph one of the invertebrates with the computer microscope, then write a report to share with their class. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students research an invertebrate, create a poster about it, then present it to the class. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students research the Internet to compare and contrast vertebrates and invertebrates. They create web with software using appropriate science vocabulary and design a PowerPoint presentation based on the research. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students explore the question, "What types of adaptations do invertebrates need to live in a methane hydrate habitat?" They design an invertebrate or vertebrate capable of living in a methane hydrate ecosystem. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students examine the differences between vertebrates and invertebrates. They conduct Internet research, take an online invertebrate quiz, complete a vertebrate fact sheet, print out pictures of invertebrates they find interesting, and create index card information fact cards. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students create a PowerPoint presentation of 10-12 slides of a quiz covering current topics from class. They log into midwayisd website. Students select grades 9-12 and they choose the Science Activities. They then select the Biology and then click on Plants and Invertebrates Quizzees & Study Guide. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students compare and contrast the body plans of jellyfish and horseshoe crabs to develop of concept of radial and bilateral symmetry. They view and discuss a video showing both invertebrates than go outside to look for other examples of symmetry in animals and plants they encounter. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students use a key to determine the phyla of invertebrates. They are broken into groups and each group gets a stack of pictures and uses the key to determine which phyla the animal belongs to. There are also individual questions for the students to answer as well. Full Review »