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What are the major differences between vertebrate and invertebrates?
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3. Student Learning Map
- Topic:Major Animal Phylums
- Subject(s):Science
- Days:20
- Grade(s):9, 10, 11, 12
Key Learning:
The characteristics of the major animal phylum.
Unit Essential Question(s):
Concept: Invertebrates Classify marine invertebrates by their contrasting structural characteristics.
Concept: Vertebrates Classify marine vertebrates by their contrasting structural characteristics.
Concept: Marine Tetrapods Classify marine tetrapods by their physical characteristics.
Lesson Essential Question(s):Lesson Essential Question(s):Vocabulary:Cnidaria, Combs Jelly, Ctenophore, Echinodea, Medusa, Mollusca, Osculum, Pollu-P, R-Vascular System
Vocabulary:Adaptation, Agnantha, Bladder, Chordate, Chrondricht, Operculum, Osteichythesis, Vertebrae
Additional Information:
The asterisk (*) next to the vocabulary terms above indicates essential FCAT vocabulary. Glencoe Marine Biology textbook and ancillary materials There are no FCAT vocabulary terms associated with this
Resources:
Acquisition Lesson:
1. What are poriferans?2. What are cnidarians and ctenophores?3. What are molluscans and echinoderms?4. What is a chordate?5. What are the reptile representatives in the ocean?6. What are the major shore and pelagic birds in the ocean?7. What are the major mammal representatives in the ocean?Extending Thinking Lesson:
1. What is the role of marine worms?2. What are some of the special adaptations of fish to their environments?