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Ecosystem Model Project 
Ecosystem Model Project
Students are to model their ecosystem. The model should include appropriate living and non-living organisms present. The paper should include an appropriate description of their ecosystem including the climate, what living and non-living organisms are present, how the living organisms meet their needs for survival, and example of a food chain or web that exists in this environment, what types of changes could take place, what those changes could do to the populations within that ecosystem, and what microbes might be present that may drastically effect the ecosystem.
Rubric Code: Q8XCXX
By lpotter
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Powered by iRubric Ecosytem Final Project
  Poor

20 pts

Fair

35 pts

Good

45 pts

Excellent

60 pts

Model

Poor

Student did not accurately and neatly display model of ecosystem.
Fair

Student displayed ecosystem below the expectations of the instructor lacking either neatness or accuracy.
Good

Student somewhat displayed the ecosystem with accuracy and neatness.
Excellent

Student exceeded the expectations of the instructor by accurately and neatly displaying the ecosystem model.
Photos of Ecosystem

Poor

2 or less photos of ecosystem. (Oregon)
Fair

3-4 photos of ecosystem.
(Oregon and type of Biome)
Good

5-6 photos of ecosystem.
(Oregon biome, and 1 other biome)
Excellent

7-8 photos of ecosystem
(Oregon biome, desert biome, and 1 other biome)
Report - Content/Vocabulary

Poor

74% or fewer of concepts are described correctly, demonstrating little knowledge of ecosystem terms and concepts.
Fair

75-85% of concepts are described correctly to demonstrating fair knowledge of ecosystem terms and concepts.
Good

85-94% of concepts are described correctly, demonstrating good knowledge of ecosystem terms and concepts.
Excellent

95-100% of concepts are described correctly, demonstrating high knowledge of ecosystem terms and concepts.
Report - Organization

Poor

Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer. Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
The paper is inadequate/excessive in length.
Fair

Organization and structure of the paper is not easy to follow.
Paragraph transitions need are unclear.
The paper is inadequate/excessive in length.
Good

Organization and structure of the paper is somewhat easy to follow.
Paragraphs contain some transitions.
The paper's length is acceptable.
Excellent

Organization and structure of the paper are clear and easy to follow. Paragraphs contain appropriate transitions.
The paper's length is appropriate for ideas expressed.
Report - Abiotic and biotic

Poor

Model contains 1 example of Abiotic and Biotic factors affecting the biome of choice.
Fair

Model contains 1 example of Abiotic and Biotic Factors for 2 biomes.
Good

Model contains food chain, and food web to show biotic factors, and list abiotic factors
Excellent

Model contains Food chain, food web, examples of how abiotic factors and biotic factors affect a biome.
Overall - Neatness

Poor

Project is very sloppy, showing little effort from the student. There is no color.
Fair

Project is not very legible, making it hard to read and understand. There is very little color or way too much color.
Good

Project is fairly neat, but some parts are hard to read or understand. Color is added, but there could be a little more/less.
Excellent

Project is neatly written and drawn. All parts are understandable. There is just enough color to create a pleasing experience.
Presentation to Class

Poor

Presentation misidentifies type of ecosystem, doesn't mention characteristics that define it, student is not prepared to give presentation.
Fair

Presentation identifies type of ecosystem, natural or geographic characteristics that define it but not both, some plants or animals but not both, students are ill-prepared to give presentation.
Good

Presentation identifies type of ecosystem, most natural and geographic characteristics that define it, and types of organisms found in it. Students are prepared to give presentation
Excellent

Presentation identifies type of ecosystem, natural and geographic characteristics that define it, and types of organisms found in it. Students are prepared to give presentation and answer questions from the audience.



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