iRubric: Ecology Project rubric

Demonstrates a clear and compelling understanding of the abiotic factors associated with each biome.

Demonstrates some understanding of the abiotic factors associated with each biome.

Does not demonstrate understanding of the abiotic factors associated with each biome.

Demonstrates understanding of how various animals in each biome are adapted to their biome and what adaptations contribute to the animal living and surviving in that biome.

Can identify various animals in each biome, but cannot express what adaptations contribute to the animal living and surviving in that biome.

Does not provide an appropriate number of examples of animals in each biome and demonstrate understanding of what adaptations contribute to the animal living and surviving in that biome.

Goes above and beyond in creating the product. Criteria considered are neatness, creativity, interesting and appealing to the eye.

Does the minimum required in creating the product. Criteria considered are neatness, creativity, interesting and appealing to the eye.

Does not follow guidelines, work is not reflective of student's capabilites, does not demonstrate effective use of time. Work may be sloppy, lack creativity, and uninteresting to the observer.

85 - 100

EXCELLENT JOB!
You have mastered the objectives of this project and should feel confident in your knowledge and abilities.

70 - 85

AVERAGE.
You have met the minimum requirements for mastery of hte objectives. Don't get too comfy...be aware that you might need additional review in these objectives later on.

BELOW 70

HMMMMM......
You have not mastered these objectives at the minimum level. You need to do additional research and study to gain more knowledge of the objectives in order to achieve mastery.