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=Pig Dissection Requirements= Refer to the following documents for tasks and homework:

=Pig Dissection Pacing timetable= Plan on spending the following class periods on each requirement (these are liberal times and you should be able to work faster than this): External structures - 2 class periods Mouth structures - 2 class periods Skinning of pig - 2 class periods (only skin one side of the pig - leave the other side intact) Muscles - 3 class periods Digestive system - 2 class periods Respiration - 2 class periods Circulatory system - 3 class periods Urogenital system - 3 class periods Extension activity - 2 periods

=Pig Dissection Resources:= [] [] [] [] [|http://www.execulink.com/~ekimmel/fetal0.htm] (labeled pictures)

=Assessments=

=Creating a Pig Tutorial=
 * You are responsible for teaching all about that part of the pig. Therefore, when you are assigned to only label 5 of the 8 parts, your teams must cover all of the 8 parts for your tutorial sheet. Plan for this in advance so that you have pictures of all of the parts you need.

Requirements:** =Pig tutorial documents= External anatomy Mouth Skinning and opening Muscles Digestive Circulatory Respiratory Urogenital
 * **Team's of students (4-13 teams will be chosen to work on each section) will create a google doc about one of the 8 parts of the pig dissection with the following sections:**
 * 1) **simple** directions **on how to dissect, frequently asked questions, or tips for dissecting**
 * 2) Did you know? **Facts and information**
 * 3) pictures **showing parts and locations - add guiding questions that you should be able to answer following the dissection (essay type)**
 * 4) functions **of the parts - add guiding questions that you should be able to answer following the dissection (essay type)**
 * 5) information **to help understand parts/functions - add guiding questions that you should be able to answer following the dissection (essay type)**
 * 6) Quiz questions **using the most important information - true/false, matching, or multiple choice**
 * **All references and sources must be included.**
 * **You will pull information from yours or others pages to develop the best information available. You must ask permission to use information and attribute pictures and information correctly.**
 * **Be sure nothing is plagiarized. Use [] to check and see if you are violating plagiarism rules. I suggest you not copy or paste anything in your initial work. For the Pig Tutorial sheets, you are taking the best work from the groups and information can be used with correct attribution.**

At the top of the google doc, put your names or your team names at the top. Invite collaborators Plan who will do what. Everyone is responsible for giving feedback. Do not change anything that you did not write. You can comment instead.**
 * Here is what we suggest:

=**Clam Dissection Follow-up**=

While completing one of the choices below, make sure that you discuss at least 3 structures and their relationship to their functions.
 * Chose one of the following discussion topics to prove that you understand the clam and it's life style.

1. Create a story, poem, or song depicting a day in the life of a clam. Include information about clams of the future. Use your 3 structures in your story/poem. Each structure and function discussed is worth 5 points each. 2 future uses for clams are identified and discussed completely (5 points each).

2. Imagine a clam that lived on the earth at least 2000 years ago. Compare and contrast the ancient clam to the present day clam discussing adaptations for survival. Use your 3 structures in your discussion of a historical clam. Each structure and function discussed is worth 5 points each. 2 comparisons of past and present clams are identified and discussed completely - use at least 3 good descriptive sentences (5 points each).

3. Clams have been used for centuries as a commodity in our economy. Discuss past and present uses. Predict how clams may be used in our future. Use your 3 structures in your discussion of how we use clams in our society. Each structure and function discussed is worth 5 points each. 2 predictions of future clam use are identified and discussed completely - use at least 3 good descriptive sentences (5 points each).**

=Starfish video= This is cool: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HG17TsgV_qI =**Invertebrate comparison**=
 * As a follow-up to the clam, crayfish, and starfish dissections, you will be required to act as an expert on one of the body systems or one of the life requirements that is present in all three organisms.**
 * **You will compare and contrast the system or life requirement of all three organisms that is assigned to you.**
 * **You will give specific details concerning at least three similarities or differences.**
 * **Thorough research is required to complete this comparative anatomy assignment. Site your sources.**
 * **Pictures with appropriate labels are required to enhance the knowledge that you construct.**
 * **Create 6 - 10 study guide questions about your body system/life requirement - You must have at least 2 questions about each organism (clam, crayfish, and starfish) These questions will be placed in a class google doc, downloaded, and completed individually for a grade.**

Comparative Anatomy Systems or Life Requirements**

Reproductive Skeletal Locomotion Digestive Excretory Nervous Respiratory Circulatory Adaptations-feeding Adaptations-survival strategies in the environment Differences in body form - Compare and contrast in terms of body symmetry, presence of a body cavity, and cephalization.