Bio 102 George Mason High School Emperor Penguin Research

Question 1: Direction: The overall goal of this assignment is for you to write a research report on your
favorite animal or any other animal you select. Your research report must be typed, not more
than 1.5 spaced and 12 font size. It should be a minimum of 2 pages and should include the
subtopics given. You must write these subtopics with their given serial numbers and letters
on a separate line and in bold letters. I am asking you to write this research report as if you
are writing a book divided into its subtopics clearly written and shown.  Please talk to me if
you do not understand this instruction. Your grade will be based on your using of proper
English, content of the subject and correctly following my direction given here.
You must respect the due date and submit it  for your assignment to be considered
and earn full credit.
Subtopics to be included in this written report:
A) Name of the animal (include scientific name and show a picture)
B) Taxonomy: phylum, class, order, family, genus, species.
C) Anatomy and physiology. (Distinguish external and internal characteristics)
D) Natural habitat. (State world geographical location and include a world map to indicate the
geographic location of this animal).
E) Means of overcoming life’s challenges:
1) Food procurement
2) Digestion
3) Gas exchange
4) Circulatory system
5) Excretion
6) Body support
7) Locomotion
8) Sensory perception
9) Body coordination (nervous and hormonal)
10) Reproduction
11) Self defense
12) Behavior
F) Unique or interesting feature
G) Resources: Internet and library(?) (Use any method you know to cite at least 3 resources
you used).                                                                                                                                                                       QUESTION 2: Direction:  Select any plant you like and write a research paper about it following the subtopics
indicated below. The subtopic in bold letters standing on a separate line with its serial number.
The plant that you would pick should have some sort of value to humans: Food, feed (food for
economic  animals),  fuel,  clothing,  medicinal,  environmental  or  ornamental  value.  You  can  use
any resource available to you for your research: book andor Internet. Your research report must
be typed, 1.5 spaced and 12 font size. It should be a minimum of 2 pages and should include the
subtopics  below  clearly  indicated  on  a  separate  line  in  bold  letters  with  its  serial  subtopics
number as stated above. Your grade will be based on your using of proper English, content of
the subject and correctly following my direction given here.  You must respect the due date and submit it on Canvas for your assignment to be considered and earn full credit.
Subtopics:
1) Name of the plant including scientific name and a picture
2) Taxonomic classification
Domain:
      Kingdom:
              Phylum:
                      Class:
                           Order:
                                 Family:
                                        Genus:
                                                 Species:
3) Origin, domestication and center of genetic diversity
4) World geographic distribution (use world map if possible)
5) Morphology and physiology
6) Method of production/cultivation
7) Insect pest and diseases
8) Genetics and breeding
9) Reproduction
10) Uses: Industrial and other economic use
11) Any interesting feature of your plant