Where does your animal live? You will need to answer this question in a couple of different ways: 1. What is your animals geographic range? (Where in the world is your animal found? What continent(s), countries, etc. does your animal call home?) 2. What the habitat of your animal (desert, forest, ocean, grassland, etc.)? This page needs to include a map showing the regions in which your animal lives, as well as pictures of your animal in their national habitat. Use the links below to help you: Here is an example:
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It's crucial to give credit to each source that you used in your research. Therefore, you must include a bibliography. Your bibliography must be in APA format. The site linked below will help you to create accurate citations. Please note that the entries must be in alphabetical order with the first line of each citation lined up on the left and all other lines are indented. Use the example below to guide your work.
This page will include a labeled diagram of your animal's external anatomy. This diagram must be created on the computer. No hand drawn/labeled diagrams will be accepted. Reminder- Scientific diagrams always have:
Creating a diagram on the computer is probably a new process for you. Here are step-by-step instructions to make it easier. Be patient and follow each direction carefully. Step 1: Google a picture of your animal. Step 2: Copy picture. Step 3. Open Microsoft Word Step 4: Write title and make sure it is centered (20-26 font) Step 5: Hit enter all the way down the page and add the source of the picture and the date. Step 6: Go back to the top and paste picture under the title. Step 7: Click on the picture and select the "Behind Text" option from the icon that appears. Step 8: Click picture tools and select Crop Picture or Remove Background- When it looks like you want it to, click "Keep Changes". Step 9: You may want to rotate/turn and resize your animal to make it easier to place it on the left with room for labels on the right. Step 10: Click Insert Shape (choose the line WITHOUT the arrow) Step 11: Hold the shift key to make the line straight. Step 12: Label the picture by adding a text box for each structure. Step 13: Remove the black box around the text box by clicking on the edge and clicking Format Shape. Then, click "No Line" (You will probably need to find a website that will help you to include detailed labels.) Important: Label from the top down; this will make formatting much simpler. Step 14: Add source and date (In this case, the source is not your last name, it is the website you got the picture from. Don't forget to credit your sources in your Page 13 Reference Page! Here's an example:
This page will include a list of exciting facts about your animal. You can write this in paragraph form, or you can use bullet points. Most students, however, find that bullet points are a simple way to communicate their information quickly. All facts must be sited in APA Format. For example, citing on this page must include the author and year (Martinez, 2022). However, you must include these in your Bibliography/References Page 13.
Black bears are only found in North America. (TRUE, BUT NOT EXCITING). (This is a fact, but it's not especially exciting. If you're not sure whether your facts are exciting, you can share them with a friend or a family member to test them out. Also, if something genuinely sounds interesting to you, be sure to include it even if your friends disagree.) Helpful Hint: To find interesting facts about your animal, go to Google and search "Exciting facts about the (name of your animal). Here is an example of what this page might look like:
These pages are here for your reference and I will give you these pages, so there is no need for you to print them out.
You will usually have one page due each week and each page is worth 4 points. A few weeks before the final project is due, you will submit your essay for review and feedback. It is your responsibility to take the recommendations given to you to ensure you get the grade you want. When you turn in the final project, the grading rubric (below) will be used to assess your essay. Please make sure you've reviewed it and you know what is expected. What role does your animal play in its environment? Research and provide information on the following questions:
Be sure to include pictures. Use the links below to help you: See the example below:
Animals adapt and change over time. As you create this page you will explore who your animal's ancestors are. You must provide answers to the following questions:
Provide an explanation of the questions above and include pictures that show the anatomical similarities and homologous structures between your animal and its relatives. Use the links below to help you: What is the evidence that will help you show that your animal is related to all life on this planet?
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What is the conservation status of your animal?
Use the links below to help you: Here is an example:
This page will focus on the physical and behavioral adaptations your animal has that have helped it to survive in its environment. Your explanation should answer the following questions:
Provide pictures that show your animal's adaptations. Use the links below to help you: Here is an example:
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