Predator-Prey Interactions in Modern Settings
H. Allen Curran
, Smith College
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Summary
A project on predator-prey interactions in modern marine settings, with emphasis on developing student skills in producing and analyzing paleontologic data. Project designed by Prof. Sara Pruss at Smith College.
Context
Audience
Undergraduate required course in invertebrate paleontology and paleoecology.
Skills and concepts that students must have mastered
- observation and identification of shell materials
- data compilation and presentation
- data interpretation
- basic statistical analysis
- use of paleontologic literature
- oral presentation
- written final report
- team-work skills
How the activity is situated in the course
Semester-length research project.
Goals
Content/concepts goals for this activity
Higher order thinking skills goals for this activity
data compilation and analysis, formulation of hypotheses, critical analysis of data and of pertinent paleontologic literature, synthesis of ideas.
Other skills goals for this activity
- short report writing
- PowerPoint presentation
- working with a partner
Description of the activity/assignment
Guidelines, rationale, and expected outcomes for the predator-prey interactions paleontologic project are described in detail on the project description sheet.
Determining whether students have met the goals
Critical evaluation of final report and oral presentation.
More information about assessment tools and techniques.Download teaching materials and tips
- Activity Description/Assignment:Guidelines for Paleontologic Project on Predator-Prey Interactions (Acrobat (PDF) 121kB Jun4 09)
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- Solution Set:
