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Vertebrates
Semester Project Your project should include Paper (approx. 11 paragraphs in length) Poster Presentation
Requirements
Your task this semester is to research a vertebrate of your choice. Just remember that the animal you choose must be a vertebrate. A vertebrate is any animal that has a backbone; this includes fish, amphibians, reptiles, sharks, birds, and mammals.
Your Task
Dates to Remember
Way Point
Oct. 31, 11
should have completed your research At this point you
Paper Due
Dec. 8, 11
today The paper is due
Presentation
Dec. 19, 11
During this week you will be presenting
SEMESTER PROJECT
FALL 2011
this project, first a vertebrate must be chosen. Once a vertebrate has been selected, it is your job to research the animals evolutionary history: How did the animal evolve (2 paragraphs in length)
Where is the animal on a phylogenetic tree (1 paragraph in length) Who are its closest relatives (1 paragraph in length) How does the animals environment influence its mating and eating habits (2 paragraphs in length; 1 paragraph for mating and 1 paragraph for eating habits) How does the animals environment influence its coat pattern and defining physical adaptations (2 paragraphs in length; 1 paragraph for coat pattern and 1 paragraph for physical adaptations)
You are researching why and how the animal you see today is the way it is. Paper Poster
Abstract
Introduction Conclusion
Abstract
5 interesting facts about your animal Tri-fold poster board Drawing of phylogenetic tree Drawing/picture of animal
Presentation
10-15 minutes in length Overview of your project (Your paper in visual form)
SEMESTER PROJECT
FALL 2011
Grading
Paper References Poster Presentation Total 50 Points 15 Points 30 Points 75 Points 170 Points
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