Evolution Unit Final Project: Adaptations and Cladograms Poster

Excellent project to do at the end of an evolution unit as a final summative to assess students’ knowledge. I usually give students a week a half (4 block period classes to complete this assignment in class).

For this assignment, students work individually to create a mini poster depicting the evolution of a marine animal into a terrestrial animal. To receive full credit must include:

1. Labeled diagrams of the three organisms (intermediate, marine animal and terrestrial animal). Minimum of 3 labels per organism

2. Explanations of the important adaptations that help each animal survive in its environment (water, land).

a. Minimum of 3 adaptations for each animal (9 total). Minimum of 2 sentences PER adaptation

3. Include an accurate cladogram showing how the three organisms are evolutionarily related. Include the major adaptations that show the organisms similarities to one another.

4. Final product can be done by hand or digitally. Must be fully colored and original artwork.

Included:

-Student Directions

-Teacher Instructions

-Presentation (mini lecture and project division)

-100 point rubric

-International Baccalaureate 8 point Rubric

-Student Project Examples