Webquest+-+Invertebrate

Introduction Welcome to Project Invertebrate. After studying much of what there is to know about the Vertebrate groups and our trip to the Zoo to see many of the animals first hand. We now can look forward to see the other half of life on Earth. The group that we are about to uncover actually accounts for most of life on Earth as we know it. This group has the title of Invertebrates. As with the vertebrates, the invertebrates are broken into groups but are based on special features and method of survival. The groups of invertebrates examples are Porifera, Cnidaria, Annelids, Molluscs, Echinoderms, and Arthropods. Some of these groups are so interesting that we will look very closely at specific members of the group as well. Task Power points anyone? Oh yes, you get to make a powerpoint or glog of your group and include some specifics such as Special effects are welcomed but PLEASE don’t go over board to the point that they are a distraction during your presentation. Process You will be assigned to your group and may begin as soon as your computer is up and running. Each student is responsible for researching the group that they are assigned, assisting in the creation of the power point presentation, and the verbal presentation to the class. I will provide each with a guide to assure that you are on the right track and hit the important areas of your group. We only have five days in the lab to research our groups and to create the presentation using Power Point. Arrangements may be made for addition computer time at my discretion.
 * General overview of the group you have researched, which should include some background information and a summary of what it is and how it survives.
 * Please provide the specialized features of your group that make it unique.
 * Also include examples with pictures of specific members from your group that you are researching
 * Other fun and interesting facts
 * Create a Reference page that lists the websites that you used and give them credit for their work that you used for your presentation.

Resources You will need a pencil, your notebook, the guide sheet that I provided you for your group, and the links that I have provided to search the web along with your Science textbook.. [|Biology 4 Kids] [|PBS- The Shape of Life] [|Kidport- Invertebrates] [|National Geographic] [|Invertebrates] Evaluation

Conclusion To conclude the project your group will present your final product (Power point) presentation to the class and talk us through it. I will then link your power points to the wikispace so that everyone can see what you have created, including your parents.