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Biome Projects 
Biome Projects
Students will build a three-dimensional model of a biome in a box using everyday materials. Included in the model should be representative examples of flora and fauna, and it should show the terrain (mountainous, flat, shoreline, etc.). The inside walls of the box should be decorated (painted, collaged with photos, etc.) Taped onto one side of the box should be a written description of all of the characteristics of the biome (elevation, precipitation levels, temperature, flora, fauna, special adaptations, etc.). Taped onto the other side of the box is a world map indicating (by color, outline, etc.) the locations of the biome. Students will present their model and describe its characteristics to the class.
Rubric Code: D288X5
By juliaosmith
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Poor

4 pts

Fair

5 pts

Good

6 pts

Model showing the biome.

Poor

The model showed few animals and plants that would thrive in this biome. The work was NOT neat and tidy and it was not obvious which biome was being displayed.
Fair

The model showed few animals and plants that would thrive in this biome. The work was neat and tidy but it was not obvious which biome was being displayed.
Good

The model showed several animals and plants that could only thrive in this biome. The work was neat and tidy and it was obvious which biome was being displayed.
Written description on biome.

Poor

The written description was not divided into main idea paragraphs. The student made little or no attempt to discuss plants, animals, adaptations, location, climate, soil, and precipitation. The conventions of spelling, punctuation and grammar were used at a basic level.
Fair

The written description was divided into several main idea paragraphs. The student made an attempt to discuss plants, animals, adaptations, location, climate, soil and precipitation. The conventions of spelling, punctuation and grammar were used at a basic level.
Good

The written description was well written and divided into several main idea paragraphs. The student discussed thoroughly the plants, animals, adaptations, location, climate, soil and precipitation. The conventions of spelling, punctuation and grammar were used well.
Visual presentation of the project.

Poor

The student put the project together in a hasty manner with little attention to neatness and with no attempt to creatively display all information needed in the model.
Fair

The student put the project together in a hasty manner with little attention to neatness but with some attempt to creatively display all information needed in the model.
Good

The student put the project together neatly with an attempt to creativley display all information needed in the model.
Oral presentation of the project.

Poor

The student stood before the class but had little to say about their model biome.
Fair

The student stood before the class and described their model stating only a few facts, adaptations and features of the biome.
Good

The student stood before the class and thoroughly described their model stating several facts, adaptations and features of the biome.



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