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eCL Bi11 - Battle of the Ideas - Evolution Project
eCL Bi11 - Monkey Business - Evolution Project
In this scenario, Jean Baptise Lamarck & Charles Darwin teach at Galapogos University. Darwin reviews Lamarck’s Acquired Characteristics Theory and rejects it. Lamarck is livid and rebutts Darwin’s Theory of Evolution, stating that he is correct. Your task: argue Lamarck’s position while your partner argues Darwin’s position. The debate can be created using a podcast, written format, video, etc. The format is up to you. If you have an extra partner, they can act as the debate moderator.
Rubric Code:
EAC625
By
Jerry_Bleecker
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Subject:
Biology
Type:
Project
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Battle of the Ideas - Evolution Pro
Poor
2 pts
Fair
3 pts
Good
4 pts
Excellent
5 pts
Lamarck
Poor
Lamarck's Theories of Use/Disuse & Acquired Characteristics are not discussed or mentioned.
Fair
Student provides discussion of one theory but not both.
Good
Student explains both theories and states how Lamarck was incorrect in his Acquired Characteristic Theory
Excellent
Student uses multiple examples to explain Lamarck's Theories and uses the examples to refute Lamarckian ideas.
Natural Selection
Poor
Natural selection is not defined or explained with multiple examples
Fair
A definition is provided but examples are not provided / explained.
Good
Natural selection is defined, several examples are given.
The student does not compare / contrast Lamarck with Darwin to explain how Natural Selection functions.
Excellent
Natural selection is fully defined and contrasted with Lamarck's theories.
Multiple examples are provided and fully explained.
Artificial Selection
Poor
Artificial selection is not defined or explained with multiple examples
Fair
A definition is provided but examples are not provided / explained.
Good
Artificial selection is defined, several examples are given.
The student does not provide a full argument that artificial selection is further evidence of evolution
Excellent
Artificial selection is fully defined and fully illuminates Darwin's Theory of Evolution.
Multiple examples are provided and fully explained.
Vestigial Structures
Poor
No mention of vestigial structures is provided
Fair
Vestigial structures are mentioned but the student does not explain their importance in terms of evolution.
Good
Vestigial structures are discussed. At least one example is provided. The discussion is good but does not fully explain vestigial structures' importance in evolution
Excellent
Multiple vestigial structures are discussed as evidence of evolution.
The student fully explains how vestigial structures provide evidence of evolution
Homologous Structures
Poor
Homologous structures are not mentioned.
Fair
Homologous structures are mentioned, but the student does not explain their importance in terms of evolution.
Good
Homologous structures are discussed. At least one example is provided. The discussion is good but does not fully explain homologous structures' importance in evolution
Excellent
Multiple homologous structures are discussed as evidence of evolution.
The student fully explains how homologous structures provide evidence of evolution
Presentation
Poor
No role play
Little story telling
Little creativity
Fair
The student uses role play and creates an acceptable argument in their assignment.
The document needs numerous revisions.
Good
The student creatively expresses their ideas and arguments.
The document requires a few revisions and repairs.
Excellent
The students use of format is creative, supports their arguments.
The work is exemplary.
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