A Dichotomous Key
You are required to create an innovative representation
of a Dichotomous Key that shows your mastery of this
Classification System.
You will be given a lot of latitude in your final product.
Creativity: 30%
Does your Dichotomous Key stimulate interest in and develops mastery of
the concepts covered using the Dichotomous Key?
Some Ideas that were used by students in the past:
 A Scientific Journal
 A Matching Game
 A Jigsaw Puzzle
 A Board Game
 An Online Activity (Choose Your Own Adventure)
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Dichotomous Key Format: 40%
You must have the two component parts that make up the key:
 Dichotomous Key Diagram (20%)
 Dichotomous Key Descriptions & Identification (20%).
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Presentation to Peers: 30%
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Peer Evaluation 10%
Self Evaluation 10%
Teacher Evaluation 10%
Assigned:
Due:
Links that may help you with this project :
Dichotomous Key
Directions
Sample Keys
Interactive
Dichotomous Key
Sample of a Dichotomous
Key
A Simple Explanation
Dichotomous Mystery
Plant Key
Harry Potter & The
Dichotomous Key
Aquatic Critters
Dichotomous Key Invertebrate Phyla
This project and the links may be found at:
http://www.edquest.ca/Notes/Handouts/dickeyjournal.html
There are many more ideas out there - maybe you'll even come up with an original one!