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eCL Bi11 - XMen IV - The Battle Against Common Sense 
eCL Bi11 - Battle of the Ideas - Evolution Project
You are to create a comic strip that refutes two misconceptions surrounding mutations and evolution. In your comic explain and correct two misconceptions presented in the scenario found at this link. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9833438/ecampuslive/X-Men%20IV%20&%20the%20Battle%20Against%20Common%20Sense.pdf Be creative, follow the rubric guide to ensure you explain the major concepts. Most of all, have fun.
Rubric Code: ZAC636
By Jerry_Bleecker
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Subject: Biology  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric XMenIV - Battle for Common Sense
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2 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Traits

Poor

Student does not explain simple vs. polygenic traits
Fair

Student mentions simple & polygenic traits but doesn't use an example to explain.
Good

Student explains both simple and polygenic traits. Several examples are used.
Excellent

Student explains simple and polygenic traits AND ALSO discusses how they are genes that are transferred.
Mutation & Gene Shuffling via Sex

Poor

The student provides no discussion about mutation or gene shuffling.
Fair

Mutation or gene shuffling is mentioned. The student doesn't provide examples to illustrate the ideas.
Good

Both mutation and gene shuffling via sex are discussed.

The student explains that mutation provides new genetic combinations.

The student explains that
Excellent

Multiple homologous structures are discussed as evidence of evolution.

The student fully explains how homologous structures provide evidence of evolution
Rates of Evolution

Punctuated Equilibrium & Gradualism
Poor

The student does not discuss rates of evolutionary change.
Fair

The student explains one evolutionary rate, but forgets the other.
Good

Both punctuated equilibrium and gradualism are discussed.

Examples are provided.
Excellent

Both punctuated equilibrium and gradualism are discussed.

Several examples are provided.

The student illustrates that environmental demands can affect the relative rate of change.
Five Factors for Evolution

Hardy Weinberger: Evolution vs. Genetic Equilibrium
Poor

The student does not include mention in their work.
Fair

The five factors are not all discussed and/or Genetic Equilibrium is not discussed.

Errors in definitions occur.
Good

Five factors discussed and examples are provided

Genetic equilibrium is explained with examples
Excellent

Five factors discussed and examples are provided

Genetic equilibrium is explained with examples

The student examines humans & whether the human race is evolving.
Presentation

Poor

There are no paragraphs explaining the cartoons.
Fair

Only one paragraph was used for each cartoon strip.
Good

Cartoon strips have grammatical errors present and the explanations need work.
Excellent

Cartoon strips have two paragraphs that were well written and explain the concepts very well.

The work is exemplary.



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