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Endangered Species Animal Project 
Ecosystem Project
The student will investigate an endangered species. The project will include a 3-Dimensional Model/Diorama/Shadowbox Model and a Research Booklet.
Rubric Code: WX3X4A6
By sooszoomom
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Endangered Species Animal Project
Colombia, South America
Multi-Cultural Fair
  You are a ROCK STAR!!!!

Look out 5th grade... Here you come!

1 pts

Great Work!

0.75 pts


0.5 pts

Oh no! What happened?

0.25 pts

Climate and Location
25 %

Describe the climate and location for the ecosystem, including at least one map.
detailing the following items: a diagram, map (location), other variations/types of the animal, glossary of terms, symbols and superstitions surrounding the animal, predators and prey, adaptations, food chains/web, fast facts, habitat, bibliography, 1st person narration fictional story, reasons for endangerment, and ways to protect/conserve the habitat and animal.
You are a ROCK STAR!!!!

A detailed description of the climate and location for the ecosystem were included. Map and pictures included in the powerpoint or other visual presentation greatly added to viewer's understanding and research was evident.
Great Work!

A detailed description of the climate and location for the ecosystem were included. Map and pictures included in the powerpoint or other visual presentation did not add to viewer's understanding. Some research was evident.
0.5 ( x 25 %)

A brief sentence describing the ecosystem was included. Poorly done map included but no pictures. Minimal research was evident.
Oh no! What happened?

No description of the ecosystem was included. No map was used in any aspect of the presentation. Minimal research was evident.
Animals and Plants
25 %

Name animals and plants in the ecosystem, including noting any that are endangered. Note whether any human populations are also present and their impact.
You are a ROCK STAR!!!!

A model or power point of a wide variety of animals and plants in the ecosystem was included, as well as information about endangered species. Human populations in the ecosystem and their impact were also addressed.
Great Work!

A list and pictures of several animals and plants in the ecosystem was included, but information about endangered species was not included. Human populations and their impact were included.
0.5 ( x 25 %)

A list of several animals and plants in the ecosystem was included, but information about endangered species was not included. Human populations and their impact were not noted.
Oh no! What happened?

A couple of animals and plants in the ecosystem were included somewhere in the presentation, but no additional information was given.
Food Web
5 %

Create at least one food web in the ecosystem, including a minimum of three food chains.
You are a ROCK STAR!!!!

A model or power point produced by the student(s) of the flow of energy in a food web for the ecosystem was included, with pictures of species whenever possible. More than three different food chains were included.
Great Work!

A picture (non-original work) of a food web represented the flow of energy in the ecosystem. A minimum of three different food chains were included.
0.5 ( x 5 %)

A list of the food web for the ecosystem was included with no pictures. Less than three different food chains were included.
Oh no! What happened?

A food chain rather than a food web was included.
Environmental Concerns
20 %

Note any environmental concerns and/or efforts toward conservation of species or habitats. A call to action may be included.
You are a ROCK STAR!!!!

Detailed information was included regarding environmental concerns and efforts toward conservation of species and habitat. A call to action was included.
Great Work!

Detailed information was included regarding environmental concerns and efforts toward conservation of species and habitat.
0.5 ( x 20 %)

Minimal information was included regarding environmental concerns and efforts toward conservation of species and habitat.
Oh no! What happened?

Minimal information was included regarding environmental concerns and no mention of efforts toward conservation of species and habitat was made.
3-Dimensional Display
25 %

This display can be a diorama, shadowbox, or any other type of 3-Dimensional display that has been pre-approved by the teacher, as long at it has all of the required elements.
You are a ROCK STAR!!!!

A 3-D Display including the above-mentioned areas was well-prepared by the student. Work was completed on time and research was evident. Additional visual presentations (more than one - for example: poster, brochure, letter to conservation organization) added to the meaning of the project.
Great Work!

A 3-D Display including the above-mentioned areas was well-prepared by the student. Work was completed on time and research was evident.
0.5 ( x 25 %)

A Powerpoint including the above-mentioned areas was well-prepared by all students involved. Work was completed on time and research was evident. Additional visual presentation was not meaningful or was not presented.
Oh no! What happened?

A Powerpoint including the above-mentioned areas was prepared by all students involved but with lack of care. Work was completed on time and research was evident. No additional visual presentation was evident.



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  • climate, location, animals, plants, food web, environmental concerns, endangered, species, protect

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