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Genetics Research Various questions relating to the topic of genetics. Rubric Code: EXCX935 By science19 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Biology Type: Assignment Grade Levels: 9-12

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	D 1 pts	C 2 pts	B 3 pts	A 4 pts
Genetic links Shows that characteristics are passed on from one generation to the next via DNA and genes.	D Fails to reference or only mentions the importance of DNA and genes in the transmission of inheritable characteristics.	C Makes some statement the role of DNA and genes in the transmission of characteristics from one generation to the next using some biological language and examples.	B States the role of DNA and genes in the transmission of characteristics from one generation to the next using suitable biological language and some examples.	A Clearly states the role of DNA and genes in the transmission of characteristics from one generation to the next using high level language and examples.
Using Science Use of scientific information to verify claims, support arguments or show how science affects people's lives.	D Poor use of scientific language and examples in arguments. Does not not show how science affects people's lives.	C Uses some scientific language and an example to support claims made in arguments. Attempts to show how science affects people's lives.	B Good use of scientific language and some examples to support claims made in arguments. Demonstrates how science affects people's lives using scientific language and examples.	A Excellent use of scientific language and examples to support claims made in arguments. Clearly demonstrates through use of examples and suitable language ways in which science affects people's lives.
Communication Communication of scientific ideas for a purpose including providing evidence based arguments.	D Poor or non existent use of scientific language and conventions to support arguments in genetics based topics.	C Some use of appropriate scientific language to support arguments in genetics based topics.	B Generally uses appropriate scientific language and conventions to support arguments using evidence for genetics based topics.	A Uses appropriate scientific language and conventions of a high order to produce an argument or supply evidence for, genetics based topics.