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Semester Project

This document outlines the requirements for a semester project on researching the evolution of a chosen vertebrate. Students must write an 11 paragraph paper, create a poster, and give a 10-15 minute presentation that explores the vertebrate's evolutionary history, phylogeny, adaptations, and environmental influences on behaviors and physical traits. Key due dates are provided for submitting the paper, presenting, and completing halfway research.

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Semester Project

This document outlines the requirements for a semester project on researching the evolution of a chosen vertebrate. Students must write an 11 paragraph paper, create a poster, and give a 10-15 minute presentation that explores the vertebrate's evolutionary history, phylogeny, adaptations, and environmental influences on behaviors and physical traits. Key due dates are provided for submitting the paper, presenting, and completing halfway research.

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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)

This project is going to focus on the evolution of vertebrates. In order to complete

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

Body- 8 Paragraphs in length Double spaced 12-point font

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

Helpful links to use:

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ http://scholar.google.com/schhp?hl=en&tab=ws

Helps with references, formatting, abstract writing

Helps find scholarly, peer reviewed articles/journals

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