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Vertebrate Classification Vertebrate Classification Rubric used to classify differences of the 5 classes of vertebrates (mammal, fish, reptile, amphibians and birds). Mark a table of differences. Rubric Code: UC7CW8 By TeacMaria Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Project Grade Levels: K-5

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	Poor Does not meet required criteria 4 pts	Good Meets required criteria 8 pts	Excellent Meets and exceeds required criteria 12 pts
Species summary General description of species: size, shape, color, and habits such as breathing and reproduction	Poor Description of species is inaccurate or incomplete. No unique characteristics included	Good Description of species is accurate. Picture or drawing is present. Some unique characteristics included	Excellent Description of species is accurate and includes excellent unique characteristics
Species requirements Natrual environment, climate and tempreture control, diet, shelter, and water requirements	Poor Description of species requirements is inaccurate or incomplete, few details, few facts.	Good Description of species requirements is accurate and includes most details and facts.	Excellent Description of species is accurate and complete. Supplemental information includes descriptions of adaptations to specific living requirements.
Adaptation of study The differences of each class is evident	Poor Description inaccurate or incomplete: gives few details or facts about the animal's differences in class.	Good Description of adaptation is accurate and includes most details and facts. Reason behind differences are stated.	Excellent Description of adaptation is accurate and complete. Reason behind differences are stated and supported.
Table well set out The table is well organised and shows logical thought	Poor Table includes few details or facts and lacks originality.	Good Table includes most details or facts and shows some originality.	Excellent Table includes details and facts, and the idea is original.
Overall neatness The student has shown neat layout and has made the table easy to read and understand.	Poor There is no order evident, the rows and coloums are disorganised and show no logical thought.	Good There is some order evident, the rows and coloums are organised and show some logical thought.	Excellent There is excellent order evident, the rows and coloums are organised and show excellent logical thought.