Oceanography B Course Resources
Marine Invertebrates
Instructor Information
Email: Emily.Kroutil@gavirtualschool.org
Phone: 470-238-8663 (voicemail)
ASSIGNMENT RESOURCES AND TIPS
Lab: Fiddler Crab
- The instructions for this assignment are on page 7 of the module.
- This is the diagram you need to complete your lab: Fiddler Crab Diagram
- This requires a lab report.
- This video also helps describe how to make a lab report.
- Do not forget to cite your sources. If the source comes from the internet, you must provide a link to the page where you found the information used in your project. For example "Google.com" is not an acceptable "link" to a source. "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocean" is acceptable, as it takes you directly to a page (see the end of the video embedded below for more clarification on this).
Q: I was just wondering if i could see an example of a lab report. I'm just a bit confused on formatting and such.
A: Here is an example of a lab report I wrote with one of my face-to-face classes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CM7ZXUekTvH1qXW5P9YZqsjt8OS2Na1DjMrBhFNcbCQ/edit?usp=sharing
You can also check out this recording and the associated PDF of the powerpoint
- Q: Do the components of the experimental design (independents variable, dependent variable, control, etc.) go under the introduction or Materials and Procedures?
- A: As per the rubric in the dropbox folder for the assignment, you should put your variables in the materials and procedures section.
- Q: Should I include both a null and alternative hypothesis? I don't understand the difference.
- A: You should only use a null and alternative hypothesis if you are doing statistics. If you aren't running statistics on your data, then you will simply use a traditional "if...then" hypothesis.
- Q: Should the procedure be listed in paragraph form or numbered?
- A: You can do whatever you want. It should be detailed enough for someone else to follow the instructions, but should expect your reader to be an intelligent, science-minded person. For example, you don't need to tell the reader to get a piece of paper or pencil to collect their data. You would assume they know to do basic things like that.
Assignment: Invertebrates - NOT REQUIRED
- The instructions for this assignment can be found on page 7 of the module.
- While this assignment is not required, it would be an EXCELLENT study guide for the module exam.
Assignment: Meroplankton Match up - NOT REQUIRED
- The instructions for this assignment can be found on page 7 of the module.
Assignment: Phylum Activity
- The instructions for this assignment can be found on page 7 of the module.
Assignment: Who Am I?
- The instructions for this assignment can be found on page 7 of the module
- Your presentation should have at least 6 phyla represented. You should include the following for EACH phylum:
- Name Meaning / Significance
Distinguishing Characteristics
Unique / New Information
1 representative family + pictures
2 representative geneses + pictures
3 representative species + pictures
Discussion: Experimental Failure?
There are more invertebrates in the world, but vertebrates appear to be the more advanced animal species.
Which organism is the "best"? Why? Justify your position with specific examples.
- Use the RUBRIC to help you write a discussion posting that will earn full points.
- You MUST respond to two classmates with responses that are AT LEAST 3 sentences in order to earn full credit. "I agree with..." or "I disagree with..." is not enough to earn full points for a response. You must say why you agree or disagree and back up your reasoning.
Test: Marine Invertebrates
- Please review your notes and complete the review resources on page 6 of the module before starting your test.