DLA - AKT: Diversity of Life: Animals Module Introduction

To help you prepare for the Tree of Life growth, read the following information. Trees can be home to several animals. Think about what kind of animals you see in the trees in your yard. What about different parts of the world. Check out here to explore some more unique animals that live in trees:
https://www.plt.org/educator-tips/animals-live-trees Links to an external site.

Badge Description

Students will learn how animals differ from other living organisms. Students will learn characteristics, examples, and adaptations of each of the animal phyla. Students will learn how animals maintain homeostasis.

In order to earn the Animal Badge for this module you must choose to complete the following:

To begin this unit, the student will complete the following:

What If...Discussion

Once earning a 70% or above the students have the choice between two more assignments:

Animal Lab Invertebrate Survey
Animal Behavior Lab

Once earning a 70% or above the students have the choice between two more assignments:

Animal Review Quiz
Animal Study Guide

Once earning a 70% or above the students have will complete the final assessment:

Animal Test

You will earn the Animal Badge once you have successfully earned a 70% for all of the above requirements. 

*If you are unhappy with your score on the assignment you chose, then you are allowed to go back and complete the alternative choice as long as it is before the due date.

Assignment	Criteria
What if…Discussion	Students will carry out investigations to analyze explanations about factors of a species disappearing and its effects on biodiversity and populations in ecosystems on a discussion post.
Animal Lab Invertebrate Survey	Students will research and find scientific evidence to explain patterns in structures and function amount invertebrates within the Animal Kingdom.
Animal Behavior Virtual Lab	Students will enter in a virtual simulation to analyze elephant communication to explain patterns in structures and functions among this species in the animal kingdom.
Animal Review Quiz	Students will answer multiple choice questions to assess their knowledge over the two standards (SB5.a & SB4.a) covered in the module to help them prepare for the end of the module test.
Animal Study Guide	Students will be assessed over the modules two standards (SB5.a & SB4.a) by answering different style questions on a worksheet to prepare them for the module final assessment.
Animal Test	This final assessment choice will assess students by testing their knowledge of patterns in structures and functions among the Animal Kingdom as well as assess their knowledge factors affecting biodiversity and populations in ecosystems.