Investigation
The Arthropod Story
The Understanding Evolution Team
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The Arthropod Story is an interactive investigation that takes you on a tour through the amazing evolutionary history of arthropods. Along the way, you'll get a healthy dose of taxonomy, paleontology, natural history and principles of evolution. You can start at the beginning or pick a section from this list:
- Introducing the arthropods
- What is an arthropod?
- Meet the Cambrian critters
- Tools for success: The exoskeleton and the jointed limb
- An evolutionary constraint: Small size
- Conclusion: Evolution and the arthropod
See the full table of contents here.
Learning Information
- ToL Learner Level:
- Target Grade/Age Level:
- All Grade/Age levels.
- Can be modified for many age/grade levels
- Type of Activity
- Science Subject / Key Words
- Evolution;
- Phylogenetics;
- Biodiversity
- Suggested Time Frame
- This activity will take approximately two 45 minute class periods. Parts of the Arthropod Story can also be utilized separately for indivual class activities.
- Additional Treehouse Type:
- Language:
- Teaching and Learning Strategy:
- Technology Integration/Computer Assisted Instruction
About This Page
The Understanding Evolution Team
The Understanding Evolution Team
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