iRubric: Life Sciences Glass Reef Project rubric

Project may seem incomplete. Little to no understanding of the Glass Reef and preservation. Information provided may be incorrect or not detailed enough. Please re-do.

Basic information provided. Understanding of the Glass Reef and preservation underdeveloped. Some errors/confusion seen in information provided.

Adequate understanding of the Glass Reef and efforts of preservation. In-depth information that shows an adequate understanding of how/why the glass reef ecosystem and how the impact of preservation is important.

Extended understanding of the Glass Reef and preservation efforts. Student goes above and beyond to show the importance of the Glass Reef ecosystem and how preservation is key to maintaining not just the reef, but other sea life. It is very clear that the student as an informed and cohesive understanding of how the Glass Reef is connected to the rest of the ecosystem as well as the importance of preservation. Information provided extends beyond the scope of the course.

Project not completed. Does not demonstrate a sustained intellectual curiosity related to chosen project. Project not completed on time, shows poor planning and time management. No images/maps/charts included.

Project shows some intellectual curiosity related to chosen project. Use of unreliable sources may be present. Project may be somewhat incomplete or lack cohesive quality. Project may start strong and finish weak (rushed to completion). May include some images/charts/diagrams/maps.

Demonstrates a sustained intellectual curiosity related chosen project. Reliable use of sources apparent. Cohesive quality to overall project. Project maintains strong quality of effort throughout. Includes relevant images, maps and/or chats.

Excellent planning apparent. Student may have completed project early, without sacrificing quality. Quality over quantity is apparent throughout entire project. Very clear, cohesive quality from start to finish. Includes diagrams, maps, images, charts etc.