Comparative Anatomy Semester 1 Assignments
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- 2020-2021 School Year
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Welcome to Comparative Anatomy! One of the ways that scientists study organisms is through Comparative Anatomy. By comparing both internal and external anatomical structures, we can determine evolutionary relationships among species as well as develop a better understanding of model organisms and structures.In this course we will begin with an overview of the diversity of life and evolution as well as biological systems of classification. From there we will focus on the different organismal groups including: bacteria and viruses, protists and fungi, plants, invertebrate animals, and finally vertebrate animals.
Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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End of Semester Check-In
We will be doing this IN CLASS. Please do not do it ahead of time unless you will be absent.
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Task 1: Phylogeny and Cladistics READING
Read the passage and answer the review questions. You should create a google doc with your name, period, title of the assignment, and answers. Upload it here.
1. What is a clade?
2. What is cladistics, and what is it used for?
3. Explain why reptiles and birds are placed in the same clade.
4. Dogs and wolves are more closely related to each other than either is to cats. Draw a phylogenetic tree to show these relationships.
1. What is a clade?
2. What is cladistics, and what is it used for?
3. Explain why reptiles and birds are placed in the same clade.
4. Dogs and wolves are more closely related to each other than either is to cats. Draw a phylogenetic tree to show these relationships.
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Introduction to Classification (Lab & Guided Notes)
Complete the emind "Introduction to Classification" Lab and complete the Guided Notes. (You should complete the notes WHILE you do the lab, NOT after.) The link is in the directions. (Directions for logging into emind are in Evo Lab Part 1).
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Part 4 - Wrap up
Save this document to your google drive. Then go to Kamiapp.com and choose "open from drive."
PLEASE ATTEND CLASS! WE WILL BE GOING OVER THIS ASSIGNMENT.
PLEASE ATTEND CLASS! WE WILL BE GOING OVER THIS ASSIGNMENT.
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Part 3 - Nova Evolution Lab (Missions 4-6)
Upload your screen shot per the directions here.
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Part 2: NOVA Evolution Lab
Upload your screen shot per the directions here.
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Unit 2 Review
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Evolution 101 Notes
Save to your Drive then open in Kami.
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Evolution Graphic Organizer & Guided Notes
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Extra Credit - Notes
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UNIT 1 EXAM
Directions are attached.
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Task: Comparative Embryology Coloring
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Guided Reading: Comparative Embryology
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Structures Essay (with 6th paragraph)
This is the extra credit (but required) assignment for students who do not have any missing work.
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Structures Essay Draft 2
You need to have had your Draft Meeting with Mrs. Wright BEFORE you start this!!!
MAKE SURE YOU ARE CREATING A NEW DOCUMENT!!! DO NOT EDIT YOUR FIRST DRAFT!
Draft 2 file name should be: Last Name Structures Essay Draft 2
All formatting is the same as Draft 1.
MAKE SURE YOU ARE CREATING A NEW DOCUMENT!!! DO NOT EDIT YOUR FIRST DRAFT!
Draft 2 file name should be: Last Name Structures Essay Draft 2
All formatting is the same as Draft 1.
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Reading: Writing Rules for Scientists
Turn in your annotated reading here by attaching your Kami PDF file (not a link).
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Draft 2 Meeting Notes
Turn in your completed meeting notes here. Then you can get started on Draft 2.
Your notes must be signed by BOTH you and Mrs. Wright!!!
Your notes must be signed by BOTH you and Mrs. Wright!!!
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Google Drive Extra Credit
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Unit 1 Review
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Structures Essay
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Amazing Feets Guided Reading
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Unit 1 Guided Notes
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Human Vestigial Structures Guided Reading
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Extra Credit
Upload your Week 2 Extra Credit here! (Don't forget the written part as well as the pictures!)
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Student Information Survey
Turn in your completed Student Information Survey here. Please make sure you have filled in all the answers using Kami or a different annotation app. Do not save it as a doc and type in answers that way. It messes up the formatting. You survey should be uploaded as a PDF. If you're not sure how to use Kami, refer back the slide about it. If you still have questions after watching the tutorials, please ask!
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Reading: Class Information
Turn in your annotated reading here. Please make sure you have annotated using Kami or a different annotation app. This assignment should be uploaded as a PDF. If you're not sure how to use Kami, refer back the slide about it. If you still have questions after watching the tutorials, please ask!
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Task: Make a Scene
Turn in your completed "Make a Scene" task here. You can submit this assignment as a PDF, google slide, google doc, JPEG, or whatever format makes sense for your work.