Animal Science

Animal Science

Unit Concepts

Recognize that reproduction is a characteristic of all living things and is essential to the continuation of a species.
Understand the life processes of animals.
Describe the similar characteristics animals share.
Differentiate between the phyla and classes of animals.
Explain the relationship between form and function in animals.
Know that the characteristics of an organism can be described in terms of a combination of traits. Some traits are inherited and others result from interactions with the constantly changing environment.
Explain that animals have a great variety of body plans and internal structures that serve specific functions for survival.
Comprehend basic ideas related to biological change (diversity of species is a gradual process over many generations).
Understand the concept of extinction and its importance in biological evolution (adaptive characteristics of some species are insufficient to allow their survival).

Key Vocabulary

abdomen

adaptation

antennae

beak

bivalve

cartilage

cephalopod

cephalathorax

cerci

cniderian

coelenterates

compound eyes

crustacean

crypsis

echinoderm

eyespot

gastropod

gills

head

invertebrate

jointed legs

mantle

mimicry

mouth parts

ocelli

proboscis

scales

suction cup

tentacles

thorax

vertebrate

wings

Lessons and Activities

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abdomen	adaptation	antennae	beak
bivalve	cartilage	cephalopod	cephalathorax
cerci	cniderian	coelenterates	compound eyes
crustacean	crypsis	echinoderm	eyespot
gastropod	gills	head	invertebrate
jointed legs	mantle	mimicry	mouth parts
ocelli	proboscis	scales	suction cup
tentacles	thorax	vertebrate	wings