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Interdependent Relationships 
Identify how the Worker Bee and the Wisconsin Fast Plant are dependent on each other. Be sure to have an introductory paragraph and a concluding paragraph. This piece is going into your writing portfolio. Be sure to do your best work!
Rubric Code: G9C44
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Outstanding

4 pts

Mechanics

Poor

Many spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors; sentence fragments; incorrect use of capitalization.
Fair

Some spelling and
grammar errors; most
sentences have
punctuation and are
complete; uses upper- and lower case.
Good

Few spelling and grammar
errors; correct
punctuation; complete
sentences.
Outstanding

Correct spelling, grammar,
and punctuation; complete
sentences; correct use of
capitalization.
Ideas and Content on the Worker Bee

Poor

Definition of cross pollination not given. No clear steps as to how the bee cross pollinates the plant. No key vocabulary used.
Fair

Definition of cross pollination is unclear.
Attempts to describe step by step how the bee cross pollinates the plant. Minimal vocabulary used. (stamen/stigma/cross-pollination)
Good

Good definition of cross pollination. Details are sequential, appropriate and key vocabulary used when describing how a bee cross pollinates the plant.
Outstanding

Well-stated
definition of cross pollination. Clear and vivid
details in sequence, key vocab used when describing how a bee cross pollinates the plant.
Ideas and Content on Brassica Plant

Poor

No clear steps given as to what the brassica plant provides for the bee. Information is unclear as to how the bee is able to get the food.
No mention as to what the bee uses the pollen/nectar for.
Fair

Attempts to describe step by step what the brassica plant provides for the bee. Provides some information as to how the bee is able to get the food, but not in enough detail.
Unclear as to what the bee uses pollen/nectar for.
Good

Details are sequential and generally correct when describing what the brassica provides for the bee. Description of how the bee is able to get the food is given. Somewhat clear statement on what nectar is used for, and what pollen provides the bee with.
Outstanding

Clear and strong details are given when describing what the brassica plant provides for the bee. Vivid description of how the bee is able to get the food. Clear statement on what nectar is used for and what pollen provides the bee with.
Organization/Paragraph Construction

Poor

Little or no evidence of sentence or paragraph structure.
Paragraphing structure was not clear and sentences were not typically related within the paragraphs.
Fair

Sentence and paragraph structure is inconsistent.
Paragraphs included related information but were typically not constructed well.
Good

Sentence and paragraph structure are generally correct.
Most paragraphs include introductory sentence, explanations or details, and concluding sentence.
Outstanding

Sentences and paragraphs are complete, well written, and varied.
All paragraphs include introductory sentence, explanations or details, and concluding sentence.



Keywords:
  • Be sure to use the following vocabulary words in your essay: cross-pollination, stigma, anther, pollen, nectar, Worker Bee, and Wisconsin Fast Plant.

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