Comparative Anatomy Individual and Group Project

(Clam, Crawfish, Earthworm, Grasshopper, Perch, Sea Star)

Each student will be responsible for a specific part of this project and a storyboard for specific cards. If your individual work is not completed on time you will get no credit for the group project which is worth 2 100 pt. test grades. Each student must also present their work when the class presentation is due.

For your assigned organism:

I. Background Research ( must complete storyboard and have each section

saved as a separate.txt file)

A. Scientific Name and Classification ( Kingdom> Order)

B. General characteristics of 1. Kingdom, 2. Phylum, 3. Class

C. Habitat where found / Worldwide distribution

D. Food and feeding Habits

E. Breeding/ Life Cycle

F. Special Adaptations/ Defenses/ Unique Features

II. Dissection Lab

Carefully dissect your organism using the information given. Use drawings and descriptions to completely explain each of the following:

A. For each system listed below , draw in color and label all major

parts on 8 1/2" X 11" paper.

B. On the back of each drawing, carefully print and explain the

function of all major parts.

C. Be able to identify all major organs.

1. External Anatomy and Skin

2. Circulatory system

3. Respiratory/Excretory System

4. Digestive System

5. Reproductive ( include both male and female)

III. Multimedia Presentation ( Hyperstudio)

Using the material you have collected and the information you have learned you will develop a multimedia presentation to show what you know and to teach the class about your organism. You must include on each "card" visuals as well as text. You may use the digital camera or flex cam video to save pictures for your stack. You may also scan your own drawings.

All text material and visuals must be referenced in the bibliography at the end. The storyboard, drawings and multimedia presentation are due _______________.