Name _______________
Invertebrate Project
The project must include information about each of (8) the invertebrate phyla
studied in class. Also the project must include information about (3) classes of
mollusk, and (5) classes of arthropods.
Must include a description of the animals within the phyla. What are the
distinguishing characteristics? Could include how an organism eats, where it lives,
or how it interacts with its environment.
Must include at least one example of an organism found within the phyla.
Must include at least three sources. (One source can be your text book). All
information including images must be cited.
Project Choices:
Invertebrate Book:
Format can vary. Ideas include a fact book, children’s story, or activity book.
The book must meet the guidelines above. It should contain a page of information
for each phyla or class.
Must be made into a book with a front and back cover.
Game:
The format of the game can be original or it can be modeled after an existing
game. Rules and game cards/pieces must be turned in with the final project.
Aspects of the game must include the information required for the project.
Poster:
Information presented in the poster must be in your own words. Any images must
be cited. Project information must be clearly present on the poster.
Song:
Printed lyrics that include the characteristics of the (8) phyla must be printed and
turned in. The song must be performed in class or a “music video” must be shown as
part of this option. Visual aids that include examples of organisms is encouraged.
Other:
An original project approved by the teacher. Project information must be included.
Invertebrate Project Self-Evaluation Sheet:
Name: ______________
Group Member: __________
Project Type: ___________
I completed/was assigned the following for my project: (What parts did you research? What parts
of the project did you complete/were responsible for?)
Do you feel that you completed your part of the project?
My partner completed/was assigned the following responsibilities for our project:
Do you feel that your partner completed their section of the project?
Looking over the grading criteria for the project, what grade would you give yourself on this
project? And why
What grade would you give your partner? And why
What went well in your project?
What are areas of improvement for your project? If you were to complete the project again, what
would you do differently?
Content:
Point Value: 120
Phyla Porifera
10
8
6
4
2
Phyla Cnidaria
10
8
6
4
2
Flat Worms
10
8
6
4
2
Round Worms
10
8
6
4
2
Segmented Worms
10
8
6
4
2
Mollusks and Classes (3)
25
20
15
10
5
Arthropods and Classes (5)
35
25
15
5
0
Echinoderms
10
8
6
4
2
Presentation/Research:
Point Value: 70
Complete information
10
8
6
4
2
Reliable Sources
10
8
6
4
2
Citations
20
15
10
5
0
Creativity
10
8
6
4
2
Neatness
10
8
6
4
2
Grammar
10
8
6
4
2
Project Planning Page:
Due date:
Project type:
Notes/Division of Tasks: When are these going to be researched? Who is
responsible for the content?
Phyla Porifera
Phyla Cnidaria
Flat Worms
Round Worms
Segmented Worms
Mollusks and Classes (3)
Arthropods and Classes (5)
Echinoderms