Guide 2A Observation
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Quiz, Media, & Portfolio Directions
Review Observation Contents
Observation Objectives
Senses
Describe the various senses animals use to interact with their external and internal environments.
Perception
Provide examples of interactions between sensory organs and the central nervous systems to form perception and test personal perceptions.
Animal Brains
Compare and contrast human brain structure and abilities to other animal species.
Cognition
Explain how cognition relates to animals understanding the world, including examples of different forms of cognition in different species.
Octopuses
Describe octopus characteristics including sensory organs, perception, and cognitive abilities.
Observation Quiz
Quiz Directions
Complete all five sections and take the quiz on Canvas.
Use the learning objectives above to guide your studying.
Observation Media Piece
Introduced in the Cognition section of this guide:
This is the first of two media assignments that introduce the animal biology portfolio.
The portfolio has two features:
1. demonstrates your mastery of the nine course outcomes
2. constructed so you may use it beyond this course
In this media assignment you will become more familiar with the nine outcomes.
Steps for this media piece assignment:
1. Watch the video below that introduces the nine outcomes.
2. Look over the outcomes, they are listed in more detail at the link provided below.
3. Think of examples of work you can use to demonstrate mastery of the nine outcomes. For the final portfolio due at the end of this course, you will need three examples of your work for each of the nine outcomes (27 total).
4. Select four different outcomes from the list (any four of the nine).
5. Upload to Canvas examples of your work you could use to partially represent mastery of these four outcomes. List the name of the outcome (for example “animal connections”) and the example you could use (like a photo essay on caring for your pet). These examples could be work you have completed in this course, previous courses, or from your other life experiences.
6. To summarize: you are uploading a list of the work you can use to demonstrate partial mastery of four different outcomes. If you already have the work completed (for example, you safety checklist, or photos of pet care), you can start collecting these pieces; there will be assignments of assembling them into the portfolio in upcoming guides.
Watch this video; you can select the closed captioning “cc” option if you would like to see the text.
Examine the nine course outcomes in more detail
Media Piece Directions
To be completed after taking the quiz on Canvas.
Upload your list of four possible portfolio assignments to Canvas.
Animal Biology Portfolio
Portfolio Directions
To be completed after the quiz and media piece are submitted on Canvas.
In the media assignment you have selected four possible pieces for your final portfolio. Start collecting these materials and other materials you feel may demonstrate your mastery of the outcomes.
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