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Biomes
Biomes
Students are to model a biome. The model should include appropriate living and non-living organisms present. The model should include an appropriate description of the biome including the climate, what living and non-living organisms are present, how the living organisms meet their needs for survival,
Rubric Code:
M23863X
By
Ms_Sibley
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Subject:
Biology
Type:
Project
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Biomes
3-4
(N/A)
2-2.9
(N/A)
1-1.9
(N/A)
Description
3-4
Students provided accurate description of their biomes to other 9 biomes.
2-2.9
Students include gave 2-3 descriptions distinct to their biomes than other biomes
1-1.9
Students explained the difference of thier biomes to others but nott that clear .
Abiotic Factors /Climate
3-4
Students provided accurate descriptions of abiotic factors present as well as the temperature and climate of the biome.
2-2.9
Students provided inaccurate
description(s) of some abiotic factors and did not do accurate description of either temperature or climate or did not include one in their presentation.
1-1.9
Students provided inaccurate descriptions of abiotic factors presents both temperature and climate or did not include temperature and climate in their presentation.
Location and Map/Geographical Settings
3-4
Demonstrates knowledge of the worldwide locations of the biome using a world map and descriptive terms.
2-2.9
Demonstrates some knowledge of the worldwide locations of the biome using a world map and descriptive terms.
1-1.9
Does not demonstrate knowledge of the worldwide locations of the biome using a world map and descriptive terms.
Dominant Animals
3-4
Identifies 7 animals in the biome that are adapted to the biome and why those adaptations contribute to the animals living and surviving in that biome.
2-2.9
Identifies 4-6 animals in the biome that are adapted to the biome and why those adaptations contribute to the animals living and surviving in that biome and/or can not express why the adaptations contribute to the animals living and surviving in that biome.
1-1.9
Identifies 1-3 animals in the biome that are adapted to the biome and why those adaptations contribute to the animals living and surviving in that biome and/or does not demonstrate understanding of how animals living in the biome are adapted to live in the biome.
Dominant Plants Plants
3-4
Identifies 7 plants in the biome that are adapted to the biome and why those adaptations contribute to the plants living and surviving in that biome.
2-2.9
Identifies 4-6 plants in the biome that are adapted to the biome and why those adaptations contribute to the plants living and surviving in that biome and/or can not express why the adaptations contribute to the plants living and surviving in that biome.
1-1.9
Identifies 1-3 plants in the biome that are adapted to the biome and why those adaptations contribute to the plants living and surviving in that biome and/or does not demonstrate understanding of how plants living in the biome are adapted to live in the biome.
"Extra" Facts
3-4
Students provided descriptions of at least 4 "extra" facts about the biome.
2-2.9
Students provided descriptions of
2-3 "extra" facts about the biome.
1-1.9
Students provided descriptions of
0-1 "extra" facts about the biome.
Organization/Understanding
3-4
Information is highly organized into well thought out.
2-2.9
Information is somewhat organized.
1-1.9
Information is poorly organized.
Visual Presentation
3-4
Goes above and beyond the following criteria: neatness, creativity, interesting and appealing to the eye. Presentation includes all 6 areas (locations, plants, animals, climate, food web, and "extra facts").
2-2.9
Does the minimum required in following the criteria: neatness, creativity, interesting and appealing to the eye. Presentation includes 3-5 areas locations, plants, animals, climate, food web, and "extra facts").
1-1.9
Does not follow the following criteria:
neatness, creativity, interesting and appealing to the eye. Presentation includes 0-2 areas locations, plants, animals, climate, food web, and "extra facts").
Presentation
3-4
Explanation is clear and shows complete understanding . Concepts and facts are accurate, group shows equity of work, voice is audible and BIomes assigned was explained clearly. Everyone speaks clearly and serious.
2-2.9
Explanation shows complete understanding of assigned BIOME . There are some facts not accurate, some presented not that great and voice of some is not clear, and all should show seriousness in presentation.
1-1.9
Explanation is unclear, disorganized group, lacks accuracy in concept, team did not show unity, voice of most cannot be heard and did not take presentation seriously
Subjects:
Biology
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