How do echinoderms and arthropods exhibit unique adaptations that allow them to thrive in diverse environments?
Critical Thinking: Evaluate the adaptive strategies of echinoderms and arthropods.
Collaboration: Work effectively in groups for discussions and presentations.
Global Citizenship: Understand the ecological importance of diverse marine and terrestrial organisms.
What are the structural and functional roles of echinoderms in marine ecosystems?
How have the adaptive features of arthropods contributed to their success and diversity?
What are the key differences in body plans and ecological roles of crustaceans, chelicerates, hexapods, and myriapods?
Students will describe the ecological roles and structural features of echinoderms.
Students will classify and analyze the diversity of arthropods based on their structural adaptations.
Students will conduct a detailed study and dissection to understand the anatomy and adaptations of crustaceans.
Assessment Options:
Lesson 1: Participation in group discussion on echinoderms.
Lesson 2: Classification activity of arthropods.
Lesson 3: Lab report on crayfish dissection.
Lesson 4: Research presentation on arthropod behaviors and biodiversity.
Lesson 5: Group quiz and interactive discussion.
HS-LS1-4: Use a model to illustrate the role of cellular division (mitosis) and differentiation in producing and maintaining complex organisms.
HS-LS2-2: Use mathematical representations to support and revise explanations based on evidence about factors affecting biodiversity and populations in ecosystems of different scales.
HS-LS4-4: Construct an explanation based on evidence for how natural selection leads to adaptation of populations.
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