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Ecosystem Project Grade 4 Ecosystem Project Grade 4 Students are to create an ecosystem diorama and write a descriptive paper about their ecosystem. The diorama should include details such as climate clues, appropriate living and non-living organisms present. The paper should include an appropriate description of their ecosystem including the climate, what living and non-living organisms are present, how the living organisms meet their needs for survival, and an example of a food chain or web that exists in this environment. Rubric Code: D63A9W By cascon Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Project Grade Levels: K-5

Ecosytem Project
	Poor 9.86 pts	Fair 11.29 pts	Good 12.7 pts	Excellent 14.29 pts
Drawing - Detail	Poor Less than half of the student's drawings/figures contain accurate details, demonstrating little knowledge chosen ecosystem.	Fair Approximately half of the drawings/figures contain accurate details to demonstrate knowledge of chosen ecosystem .	Good Most drawings/figures contain accurate details to demonstrate knowledge of chosen ecosystem. 1 or 2 are still unclear.	Excellent All drawings/figures contain accurate details to demonstrate knowledge of chosen ecosystem.
Draw/create 8 plant/animal species	Poor 2 or less plant and animal species are represented and labeled.	Fair 3 plant and animal species are clearly represented and labeled.	Good 4-5 plant and animal species are clearly represented and labeled.	Excellent 6-7 plant and animal species are clearly represented and labeled.
Report - Content/Vocabulary	Poor Very few of the concepts are described correctly, demonstrating little knowledge of ecosystem terms and concepts.	Fair Some concepts are described correctly to demonstrating fair knowledge of ecosystem terms and concepts.	Good Most concepts are described correctly, demonstrating good knowledge of ecosystem terms and concepts.	Excellent All concepts are described correctly, demonstrating high knowledge of ecosystem terms and concepts.
Report - Organization	Poor Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer. Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts. The paper is inadequate/excessive in length.	Fair Organization and structure of the paper is not easy to follow. Paragraph transitions need are unclear. The paper is inadequate/excessive in length.	Good Organization and structure of the paper is somewhat easy to follow. Paragraphs contain some transitions. The paper's length is acceptible.	Excellent Organization and structure of the paper are clear and easy to follow. Paragraphs contain appropriate transitions. The paper's length is appropriate for ideas expressed.
Report - Grammar/Spelling	Poor Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. Language is conversational and unclear.	Fair Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors. Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some conversational tone.	Good Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed most of the time; spelling is correct. Language is somewhat clear; some sentences display varied structure.	Excellent Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. Language is clear; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
Overall - Neatness	Poor Project is very sloppy, showing little effort from the student. There is no color.	Fair Project is not very legible, making it hard to read and understand. There is very little color or way too much color.	Good Project is fairly neat, but some parts are hard to read or understand. Color is added, but there could be a little more/less.	Excellent Project is neatly written and drawn. All parts are understandable. There is just enough color to create a pleasing experience.
Presentation to Class	Poor Presentation misidentifies type of ecosystem, doesn't mention characteristics that define it, student is not prepared to give presentation.	Fair Presentation identifies type of ecosystem, natural or geographic characteristics that define it but not both, some plants or animals but not both, students are ill-prepared to give presentation.	Good Presentation identifies type of ecosystem, most natural and geographic characteristics that define it, and types of organisms found in it. Students are prepared to give presentation	Excellent Presentation identifies type of ecosystem, natural and geographic characteristics that define it, and types of organisms found in it. Students are prepared to give presentation and answer questions from the audience.

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