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Ecosystem Final Project 
Students are to draw and write a descriptive paper about their ecosystem. The drawing should include details such as climate clues, 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, and what those changes could do to the populations within that ecosystem.
Rubric Code: S32A42
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
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Powered by iRubric Ecosytem Final Project
  Poor

9.86 pts

Fair

11.29 pts

Good

12.7 pts

Excellent

14.29 pts

Drawing - Detail

Poor

Less than half of the student's drawings contain accurate details, deomonstrating little knowledge of concepts chosen.
Fair

Approximately half of the drawings contain accurate details to deomonstrate knowledge of each concept chosen .
Good

Most drawings contain accurate details to deomonstrate knowledge of each concept chosen. 1 or 2 are still unclear.
Excellent

All drawings contain accurate details to deomonstrate knowledge of each concept chosen.
Draw 10 plan/animal species

Poor

4 or less plant and animal species are drawn and labeled.
Fair

5-6 plant and animal species are clearly drawn and labeled.
Good

7-9 plant and animal species are clearly drawn and labeled.
Excellent

10 plant and animal species are clearly drawn and labeled.
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 acceptible.
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 - Grammar/Spelling

Poor

Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. Language is conversational and unclear.
Fair

Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors. Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some conversational tone.
Good

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed most of the time; spelling is correct. Language is somewhat clear; some sentences display varied structure.
Excellent

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. Language is clear; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
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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