Kingdom Animalia
Phylums Arthropoda and Echinodermata
Layered Curriculum
Layer C: You must do the starred activities. Then choose 1 more activity from EACH
section to complete this layer. Each assignment is worth 15 points. (150 points total)
1. Define the vocabulary words for ch. 28 and 29.
2. Do a “learn session” on Quizlet OR make out flash cards.
Section 28.1
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Read pages 760-766. Record 20 important facts about the characteristics of
arthropods.
Using pages 760-766, make 10 multiple choice, 10 completion, and 10 modified
true/false test questions, including answers.
Using pages 760-766, take the red and blue headings and change them into
questions and completely answer the questions.
Create an interesting foldable or information sheet on the characteristics of
arthropods.
Create a colorful brochure informing others about the characteristics of
arthropods.
Create a crossword puzzle with clues listing the characteristics of arthropods,
include answer key.
Reinforcement/study guide on 28.1.
Critical thinking/problem solving worksheet.
Section 28.2
11. Animal cards-drawings/pics on one side of card and characteristics on other side.
(6 classes)
12. Colorful, informative foldable on the classes of arthropods.
13. Wanted posters- include pic and characteristics of organisms. (6)
14. 3-2-1 on section 28.2, pages 767-775.
15. Using pages 767-775, make up 10 multiple choice, 10 completion, and 10 modified
true/false test questions, including answers.
16. Reinforcement/study guide 28.2.
Section 29.1
17. Read pages 787-793, record 20 facts about echinoderms.
18. 3-2-1 on section 29.1.
19. Using pages 787-793, make up 10 multiple choice, 10 completion, and 10 modified
true/false test questions, including answers.
20. Create foldable/info sheet on echinoderms and their characteristics.
21. Create a crossword puzzle with clues listing the characteristics of echinoderms,
include answer key.
22. Create a colorful brochure on echinoderms and their characteristics.
23. Reinforcement/study guide on 29.1.
24. Critical thinking/problem solving worksheet.
Layer B: Must do 2 activities at 12.5 points each. (25 points total)
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Make a powerpoint on characteristics and classes of arthropods.
Make a movie on the characteristics and classes of arthropods.
Teach a lesson to the class on arthropod characteristics and classes.
Make a children’s book on the characteristics and classes of arthropods.
Find interactive web-sites on the characteristics of arthropods. Produce a
worksheet that could be used in conjunction with the site(s).
Use bitstrips/comic strips to convey the characteristics of arthropods.
Make a wikispace page detailing the characteristics of arthropods (add to my
wikispace).
Interview “celebrity arthropods” must give class info and characteristics.
Choose one of the above for the echinoderms.
Layer A: Must do 1 at 25 points each.
1. Focus on insects- do a documentary/powerpoint discussing how humans and insects
are in direct competition with each other for food, space, etc.
2. Pick a specific arthropod/echinoderm and produce a detailed
documentary/magazine article/newspaper report on the disease it carries to
humans/animals.
3. Create a wikispace page (addition to my wikispace) on either of the above topics.
4. Do one of the above on a specific invertebrate and topic that interests you.
You will take a vocabulary quiz and unit test on these two chapters. We have three weeks
of school left before we get out for Christmas vacation. GET BUSY!!