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Controversial Genetics 
Bioengineering Ethics Debate
Student groups examine controversial issues in genetics and present their findings to the class. The focus is the role genetics plays in the life of a human.
Rubric Code: J2WA882
By aabeardsley
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Subject: Biology  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Fair

3 pts

Poor

2 pts

Evidence Supporting: Genetic OR In Favor

Excellent

Three or more pieces of evidence are presented, which are scientifically sound. Evidence is not based on opinions or assumptions.
Good

Two pieces of evidence are presented, which are scientifically sound. Evidence is not based on opinions or assumptions.
Fair

One piece of evidence is presented, which is scientifically sound. Evidence may be partially based on opinions or assumptions.
Poor

Evidence is not presented, which is scientifically sound OR evidence is based on opinions or assumptions.
Evidence Supporting Environ. OR In Opposition

Excellent

Three or more pieces of evidence are presented, which are scientifically sound. Evidence is not based on opinions or assumptions.
Good

Two pieces of evidence are presented, which are scientifically sound. Evidence is not based on opinions or assumptions.
Fair

One piece of evidence is presented, which is scientifically sound. Evidence may be partially based on opinions or assumptions.
Poor

Evidence is not presented, which is scientifically sound. Evidence is based on opinions or assumptions.
Conclusion

Excellent

The group is well informed and presents their conclusion with confidence and understanding. If applicable, the group can easily answer pertinent questions.
Good

The group is informed and presents their conclusion with understanding. If applicable, the group can answer pertinent questions.
Fair

The group is somewhat informed and presents their conclusion with a degree of confidence and understanding. If applicable, the group struggles to answer pertinent questions.
Poor

The group is not informed and presents their conclusion with little understanding. If applicable, the group is unable to answer pertinent questions.
Presentation: Individual

Excellent

During the presentation, the student maximizes their time, not going over or under the designated time. Student maintains eye contact with audience, seldom referring to notes. Student uses a clear voice and correct scientific terminology.
Good

During the presentation, the student uses their time, possibly going slightly over or under the designated time. Student maintains eye contact most of the time but frequently returns to notes. Student uses a clear voice and correct scientific terminology.
Fair

During the presentation, the student does not use time well and is either significantly over or under. Student occasionally uses eye contact, but still reads most of report. Student's voice is low, and audience members have difficulty hearing presentation.
Poor

During the presentation, the student does not use time well and is either significantly over or under. Student reads all of report with no eye contact. Student mumbles, and uses incorrect terminology.
Slide Show

Excellent

The slide show is visually appealing, contains the proper blending of text/images, and enhances the class' understanding of the concept.
Good

The slide show contains the proper blending of text/images, and enhances the class' understanding of the concept.
Fair

The slide show contains the a blend of text/images, and minimally enhances the class' understanding of the concept.
Poor

The slide show is predominantly text, and minimally enhances the class' understanding of the concept.
Scientific Sources

Excellent

Students cites 5 or more scientific sources. Student references sources during presentation. Source list is included at the end of the slide show.
Good

Students cites 3 -4 scientific sources. Student references sources during presentation. Source list is included at the end of the slide show.
Fair

Students cites 1-2 scientific sources. Student may not reference sources during presentation. Source list is included at the end of the slide show.
Poor

Student does not cite scientific sources OR sources are not scientifically sound. Source list is not included at the end of the slide show.



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