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Animal Habitat Diorama Project 
Students fill out the animal habitat information sheet and create a box diorama of 2-3 animals in their natural habitat. (same habitat)
Rubric Code: F756W4
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Needs Improvement

4 pts

Below Average

6 pts

Average

8 pts

Advance

10 pts

Information Sheet Table

Students were asked to fill in the table to describe how their animals survive in the habitat.

Needs Improvement

The table is not filled in correctly.
Below Average

Some of the areas are filled in. Some words may be hard to read.
Average

All areas are filled in. Words are legible.
Advance

All areas are filled in and contain rich details. Multiple foods are listed for each animal. Words are legible.
Information Sheet - Weather/Temp.

Students were asked to describe the weather and temperature in the habitat.

Needs Improvement

The section is incomplete.
Below Average

Sentences describe the weather or temperature, but not both. Punctuation may or may not be used. Sentences may or may not be clear.
Average

Sentences describe the weather and temperature. Punctuation may or may not be used. Sentences may or may not be clear.
Advance

Clear sentences describe the weather and temperature. Punctuation is used.
Diorama

Students were asked to be creative and neat. The diorama should exhibit sources of food, water and shelter

Needs Improvement

Was made, but did not exhibit sources of food, water, and shelter. Was not neatly made, or did not use creative methods.
Below Average

Exhibited some sources (food, water and shelter), but not all. It was neat , but did not use a lot of creativity.
Average

Exhibited all sources of food, water and shelter. It was neat, but may have not been very creative in comparison to the rest of the class.
Advance

Exhibited all sources of food, water and shelter. It was neat and very creative in comparison to the rest of the class.
Presentation

Students were advised to read loudly and clearly without help from teacher, and explain their diorama process clearly.

Needs Improvement

Did not read on their own.
Below Average

Read some on their own, but did not clearly understand what they were reading, evident when asked questions.
Average

Read clearly, made good eye contact, stood still and explained diorama process.
Advance

Read loudly and clearly to explain the diorama process and added extra prompts to further explain information.




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