Unit 9a: Invertebrates
Learning Targets
Invertebrates
I Can Identify The Key Characteristics Of Animals.
a. I can differentiate between simple vs complex (open vs closed body systems) animals.
b. I can compare and contrast characteristics of invertebrates and vertebrates.
c. I can compare characteristics of animals.
1. I can distinguish animal using the type of body coverings.
2. I can distinguish animal using the type of body symmetry.
3. I can distinguish animal using the type of movement.
4. I can distinguish animal by explaining how they meet their needs.
Resources for Unit 9a: Invertebrates
Animal Invertebrate Power Notes and Google Slides Presentation
Arthropod Dichotomous Key activity
Arthropod Dichotomous key worksheet
Arthropods Power Notes and Google Slides Presentation
Benthic Macroinverts Practice Lab
Body Covering and Symmetry Lab
Evolution and diversity of Invertebrates Presentation
Jonathan Birds's Blue World: Sponges Video
Shape of Life Videos, Article, Synthesis Sheet and FIB sheet
Squid External Anatomy Diagram