Cladogram

Build your own cladogram.  

• You should include the characteristics which separate the different groups, the name of the group, and a picture of a representative animal.
• Start with all animals and include branches for porifera, cnidaria, and ctenophora.
• Do this in a google doc and share with: your partner and blampart@middletowncityschools.com

We will periodically check back and add to the cladogram over the course of the school year.

How to Treat a Jellyfish Sting

Watch the video and answer the following prompts:

• What is the best way to keep the cnidocytes from firing when someone has a jellyfish sting?
• Why is peeing on a jellyfish sting bad, but using sea water is a good idea?

Jellyfish Invasion

Watch the video and answer the following prompts:

• Why are Jellyfish numbers increasing worldwide?
• What is a bloom?
• Explain how this problem is a result of stress and the life cycle of jellyfish.
• Why should we worry about this?
• How does the venom affect someone?

Irukanji - See how a jellyfish sting works.

Answer the following questions:

1. What is irukanji syndrome?
2. What are the symptoms?
3. Why is this a problem?

Sponge Reproduction…Try not to blush.

How do sponges reproduce?  Be able to explain how they do it and how their strategy compares/contrasts with that of other animals.

Poriferans Eating! Cool Experiment!

Watch how a sponge filter feeds.  You should be able to describe how poriferans eat.

Click on the following link to learn how to analyze your bug data.

You will complete the activity and then share your results with Mr. Lamaprt.  Remember to ask if you have any questions!

https://drive.google.com/a/middletowncityschools.com/file/d/0BzZ96_ANqgJ7OGs4Y1laTG9Zd00/view?usp=sharing

Spread of an Infectious Disease - Population Growth