Biology 1 and Honors
PURPOSE: To design a project that clearly classifies an organism according to the seven classification groups. Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, species.
PROCEDURE: Students may work individually or in groups of two. Students must find an inanimate object that represents a known living thing (beanie baby, rubber animals, plastic flowers, plants, etc). The organism chosen will then be classified using research books as a guide. Each organism must include its correct K, P, C, O, F, G, and S on an index card. You must also construct a home for your organism ex: shadow box or Diorama (no posters!!). The classification card must be mounted on the shadowbox and be clearly visible. The finished project should resemble a museum display, constructed to educate the viewer.
The final part of this project is to include at least a 2 page typed paper, honors at least 3 pages, about the history, origin, behavior, feeding habits and habitat of the organism you chose. Try to include why or how it got it�s Genus and species name. A short presentation of your project will also be expected. Try to keep projects about the size of a normal shoebox.
DUE DATE: All projects are due on ___________________ NO EXCEPTIONS
OTHER THAN SEVERE ILLNESS!!!!!!!!!!!
Any other questions please see me at your nearest convenience. Just a hint, Animals make a more interesting project, extinct animals are OK. Examples given in the book will not be accepted!!!