Discovery Guide 1
This guide introduces science discovery and the animals that will be the focus of this course.
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Discovery Guide Contents
Complete all four of these sections before taking the quiz and submitting your two journal pages.
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Guide 1 Discovery Objectives
This guide’s quiz has four questions; one matching each objective.
Science Discovery
Explain what is meant by science being “a process to gain knowledge about observable phenomena;” describe the process of science, including the role of exploration, description, and explanation in developing science knowledge; and provide a real-world example of exploration, description, and explanation.
Natural Selection
Describe Darwin’s voyage and research that led to description and explanation of evolution; explain the theory of natural selection; and provide an example that explains what V.I.S.T.A represents.
Tree of Life
Read a phylogenetic tree to determine the relatedness of different species; describe the basic characteristics of animals; and list the specific characteristics that distinguish annelid invertebrates from other animal species.
Functional Classification
Provide the functional classification of various animals, including structures used for feeding; discuss methods for locating soil organisms; and identify provided soil organisms by their taxonomic group and functional classification.
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