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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. 

Guide 1 Discovery Quiz

Quiz Directions

Complete all four sections and take the quiz on Canvas.

Use the learning objectives above to guide your studying.

Guide 1 Journal Assignment #1

Introduced in the Science Discovery section of this guide:

Journal Page #1: Notes

In this section and the four sections (webpages) of this Discovery Guide, you will be taking notes on the concepts that are covered. At the end of the guide, you will upload these notes to Canvas as one of this guide’s two journal assignments.

You can take notes digitally on a device or on a piece of paper that you digitally photograph and upload: your choice. You may have more than one page; take thorough notes because you can use these on the quiz.

We have provided PDF templates of the journal pages on Canvas if you have access to a printer. You do not need to use these; many people like to make their own pages, but also like to see what ours look like.

Include in your notes:

concepts from all four sections (web pages) in this guide.
a combination of text, images, and icons. Your notes may be mostly text, but some type of image and use of icons needs to be included.

Guide 1 Journal Assignment #2

Introduced in the Functional Classification section of this guide:

Journal Page #2: Labeled Invertebrate Drawings

You will be drawing and labeling two different invertebrates. These can be invertebrates from around your home or you can use any of the videos on this Guide’s webpages, including the resource page (link below). Draw from life or video instead of from a photo or another drawing.

Use caution if you observe outdoors; travel with a friend, be aware of your surroundings, avoid hazardous situations and restricted locations, and minimize impact on organisms and their environment.

Include in each of your two labeled invertebrate drawings:

the shape, approximate size, colors, and patterns of each animal.
the animal’s behaviors (resting, moving, eating, etc.).
the possible functional role the organism plays in its environment.

Journal Page Directions

To be completed after taking the quiz on Canvas.

Upload your two journal pages to Canvas. If the file is really large, it may help to host it on a webpage and submit the web link to reduce upload time.

All three assignments are due by Friday 11:59 p.m. P.S.T. Once you have taken the quiz on Canvas and uploaded your two journal pages, you have completed this guide.

Learn more about Discovery

If you would like to learn more about the topics introduced in this course, please visit the resources page.

Discovery Resources