Marine Creatures Project
Today, you will pick and research a marine animal. During this project, you will learn about the
environment, functions, and characteristics of the animal. After learning all of this information about your
animal, you will apply all of this knowledge throughout the semester as we learn about different aspects of the
ocean. You may use a powerpoint, prezi, or just type/write the information. You may work in pairs if you wish,
but no more than 2 people. You may also use our textbook for information. For extra credit, you may present
this to the class. Enjoy!
Section
Information
Description
Point Value
You will be asked to provide the following information about your 50
organism:
 Scientific Name: Genus species
 Common Name
 Habitat: Where does this organism live? (If multiple places,
list them- even if just general are (ex: off the East Coast of
the USA))
 What type of environment does it need? (does it need
specific factors or other organisms to survive)
 Average size
 Life cycle: what are the stages of its life?
 Brief evolutionary history
 Evolutionary traits: What traits has it specifically developed
through evolution?
 Reproduction: How does it reproduce? How many typical
offspring at a time? Any special conditions or actions
before/during/or after birth?
 Diet: What does it eat? (this will be similar to habitat)
 Relationship with humans: do we hunt it? Do we eat it? Are
they pets? Do we use it for other uses?
 Anatomy: tell the basics
 Any symbiotic relationships?
 Interesting facts: you should have at least 2 and they can
be about anything.
Marine Creatures Project
Today, you will pick and research a marine animal. During this project, you will learn about the
environment, functions, and characteristics of the animal. After learning all of this information about your
animal, you will apply all of this knowledge throughout the semester as we learn about different aspects of the
ocean. You may use a powerpoint, prezi, or just type/write the information. You may work in pairs if you wish,
but no more than 2 people. You may also use our textbook for information. For extra credit, you may present
this to the class. Enjoy!
Section
Information
Description
Point Value
You will be asked to provide the following information about your 50
organism:
 Scientific Name: Genus species
 Common Name
 Habitat: Where does this organism live? (If multiple places,
list them- even if just general are (ex: off the East Coast of
the USA))
 What type of environment does it need? (does it need
specific factors or other organisms to survive)
 Average size
 Life cycle: what are the stages of its life?
 Brief evolutionary history
 Evolutionary traits: What traits has it specifically developed
through evolution?
 Reproduction: How does it reproduce? How many typical
offspring at a time? Any special conditions or actions
before/during/or after birth?
 Diet: What does it eat? (this will be similar to habitat)
 Relationship with humans: do we hunt it? Do we eat it? Are
they pets? Do we use it for other uses?
 Anatomy: tell the basics
 Any symbiotic relationships?
 Interesting facts: you should have at least 2 and they can
be about anything.