دانلود کتاب بی مهرگان ارزشمند و گونه های خاردار

Goals and Outcomes

• Concept goals: To better understand the world around them. Te students will be able to:
• Understand and use various grouping structures to classify and organize things into like groups.
• Appreciate that grouping structures change over time when the items being grouped are better understood.
• Recognize the connections between physical structures and their indi­vidual functions.
• STEM goals: To form an accurate understanding of the animal kingdom while developing the skills and attitudes of a zoologist. Te students will be able to:
• Diferentiate between habitats and ecosystems.
• Compare and contrast various vertebrate and invertebrate phyla.
• Identify unknown animals using dichotomous keys.
• Create an accurate model of a particular animal’s ecosystem while explaining the interactions that take place within it.
• Humanities goals: To value the contributions of scientists (e.g., zoologists, biologists, environmentalists, etc.) from the past and develop new innova­tive ideas for sharing the planet with our animal neighbors. Te students will be able to:
• Research a scientist from the past and describe the focus of their research.
• Brainstorm creative ways they can reduce the impact of humans on the planet.
• Process goals: To develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Te students will be able to:
• Use a Need to Know Board while conducting research.
• Work collaboratively to analyze information and generate solutions to novel problems.
• Refect on their own learning and embrace constructive feedback.