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Create An Animal Project Animal Project You will be creating an animal from your imagination. Give it a scientific name and describe its characteristics and functions. You must describe the animals living environment, its eating habits, its survival techniques, and how the animal functions in the world. You will describe what group it belongs to and why they think it belongs in that category. You will also be creating a detailed drawing of your animal in its habitat. Rubric Code: T62376 By rydelko Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Project Grade Levels: 6-8

Create An Animal Project
	Exceeds Expectations 4 pts	Meets Expectations 3 pts	Approaching Expectations 2 pts	Not Yet Within Expectations 1 pts
Accuracy and Completeness	Exceeds Expectations Includes a full description of the following: Characteristics, survival techniques, eating habits, habitat, biotic and abiotic conditions, name, and how the animal functions in relation to other animals.	Meets Expectations Includes a description of of the following: Characteristics, survival techniques, eating habits, habitat, biotic and abiotic conditions, name, and how the animal functions in relation to other animals.	Approaching Expectations Includes a description of some of the following: Characteristics, survival techniques, eating habits, habitat, biotic and abiotic conditions, name, and how the animal functions in relation to other animals.	Not Yet Within Expectations Most of the information required is missing
Spelling and Grammar	Exceeds Expectations No errors in spelling, grammar is correct, and information is written in students's own words. Sentences are easy to read, logical, and informative.	Meets Expectations Some minor errors in spelling, most of grammar is correct, and information is written in students's own words. Most of the sentences are easy to read, logical, and informative.	Approaching Expectations Major errors in spelling, grammar is incorrect, and information is written in students's own words. Only few sentences are easy to read, logical, and informative.	Not Yet Within Expectations Writing is disorganized, with numerous mistakes in grammar, sentence structure, and spelling. The report does not make sense
Neatness and Overall Presentation	Exceeds Expectations Report is typed, or neatly handwritten, conclusions were carefully thought about, and you were able to represent your animal as if it was real.	Meets Expectations Most of the project was neat and thought out, some attention into details.	Approaching Expectations Only little part of the project was neat and thought out. Little attention put into details	Not Yet Within Expectations Poor handwritting and no thought was put into project.