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SHOE BOX BIOME PROJECT 2013-2014 - 500 POINTS TOTAL 
SHOE BOX BIOME PROJECT 2013-2014 - 350 POINTS TOTAL
LAST CHANCE OPPORTUNITY TO RISE ABOVE MEDIOCRITY.... THIS PROJECT IS WORTH A TOTAL OF 500 TEST POINTS. YOU WILL BE GRADED ON YOUR ABILITY TO PRESENT AND TEACH THE MOST CRUCIAL AREAS OF YOUR CHAPTER'S CONTENT. This is a 3 part assignment: A. Biome Box B. Travel Brochure C. Group Presentation of Information
Rubric Code: ZC9A6W
By MGHAIRSTON
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Subject: Biology  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Shoe Box Biome:250pts
50 % 250 Points: For the proper modeling of your selected biome. Accuracy is crucial.
  EXCELLENT:

All requirements are met and/or exceeded.

5 pts

GOOD:

All but one requirement is met, and at least one exceeded

3.5 pts

FAIR:

Most requirements met however, there are lapses in evidence present in biome box

2 pts

POOR:

More than 3 requirements not met. Parts of biome are incomplete/missing.

1 pts

DEFICIENT:

Items not present and can not be described by members of group

0 pts

Flora: (6) Named Examples: 50pts
20 %

List, Name, & Describe 6 flora + their specific adaptations to the biome. (Com/Sci name)
EXCELLENT:

Flora is properly named, described, and listed in biome box.


Both common and scientific names have been provided and are properly pronounced.
GOOD:

Flora is properly named, described, and listed in biome box.

Both common and scientific names have been provided, however some (more than 2) are mispronounced.
FAIR:

1 major criteria missing:

Flora is properly named, described, and listed in biome box.

However

Only the scientific names have been provided
POOR:

2 or more major criteria missing:

Flora is properly named, described, and listed in biome box.

However

Only Common names have been provided.
DEFICIENT:

3 or more major criteria missing:

Flora is not properly named, described, and/or listed in biome box.
Fauna: (6) Named Examples: 50pts
20 %

List, Name, & Describe 6 fauna + their specific adaptations to the biome. ( Com/Sci Name)
EXCELLENT:

Fauna is properly named, described, and listed in biome box.

Both common and scientific names have been provided and properly pronounced.
GOOD:

Fauna is properly named, described, and listed in biome box.

Both common and scientific names have been provided, however some (more than 2) are improperly pronounced.
FAIR:

1 major criteria missing:

Fauna is properly named, described, and listed in biome box.

However

Only the scientific names have been provided.
POOR:

2 or more major criteria missing:

Fauna is properly named, described, and listed in biome box.

However

Only Common names have been provided.
DEFICIENT:

3 or more major criteria missing:

Fauna is not properly named, described, and/or listed in biome box.
P&A Interactions: (4): 50pts
20 %

You have worked to illustrate, describe, define and provide examples for all of the following interactions:
Predation
Mutualism
Parasitism
Commensalism
EXCELLENT:

All 4 of Plant and Animal Interactions were properly included and Illustrated in biome.

All labels were clearly displayed in box with proper signage.
GOOD:

3 of 4 Plant and Animal Interactions were properly included and Illustrated in biome.

All labels were clearly displayed in box with proper signage.
FAIR:

2 of 4 Pant and Animal Interactions were properly included and Illustrated in biome.

All labels were clearly displayed in box with proper signage.
POOR:

1 of 4 Plant and Animal Interactions were properly included and Illustrated in biome.

All labels were clearly displayed in box with proper signage.

-OR-

4 of 4 interactions included but not properly labeled or described.
DEFICIENT:

0 of 4 Plant and Animal Interactions were properly included and Illustrated in biome.

Labels were not clearly displayed in box with proper signage.
Energy Pyramid: 37.5 pts
15 %

Affix to outside of box an accurate,colored, & complete energy pyramid for biome.
EXCELLENT:

Energy Pyramid is properly named, organized, described, colored and labeled and affixed to outside of biome box.

Pyramid contains: Initial source of energy, proper trophic levels, amts of energy, #s of organisms, energy loss to decomp. and the 90/10 rule
GOOD:

Energy Pyramid is properly named,organized, described, colored and labeled...

-HOWEVER-

There is no title on your energy pyramid or there is no color on your energy pyramid.
FAIR:

Energy Pyramid is properly named,organized, colored and described...

-HOWEVER-

You are missing one label for:

Initial source of energy, proper trophic levels, amts of energy, #s of organisms, energy loss to decomp. and the 90/10 rule
POOR:

Energy Pyramid is properly named,organized, and described...

-HOWEVER-

lacks color and at least one label.

or - pyramid is missing two or more labels
DEFICIENT:

Energy Pyramid is not properly named,organized, and/or described...

Note:

You are missing three or more labels for:

Initial source of energy, proper trophic levels, amts of energy, #s of organisms, energy loss to decomp. and the 90/10 rule

-OR-

Energy Pyramid lacks connection to biome box and/or seems to be a cut and paste that is not of original quality.
Food Web: 12.5 pts
5 %

Affix to outside of box an accurate,colored, & complete food web for biome.
EXCELLENT:

Food Web is properly named,organized, described, and labeled and is a part of biome box, and is color copied and computer generated. All organisms found inside your box are represented in your food web.
GOOD:

Food Web is properly named,organized, described, and labeled and is a part of biome box, and is color copied and computer generated.

-HOWEVER-

1 -2 organisms found in your box are not represented on your food web.

-OR-

Food Web is not computer generated
FAIR:

Food Web is properly named,organized, described, and labeled and is a part of biome box, and includes color.

-HOWEVER-

1 -2 organisms found in your box are not represented on your food web.

-AND-

is not computer generated.
POOR:

Food web is accurate however it was not computer generated, it lacks color, and/or it does not include all of the organisms found inside your biome box.
DEFICIENT:

Food web seems to lack connection to shoe box biome.

-OR-

Food web appears to be a cut and paste that is not of original quality and not asc with your specific biome.
Climate: 12.5 pts
5 %

You should name and include annual climate information for your biome. (12 months)
EXCELLENT:

Climate is properly named, described, and displayed in biome box in the form of a 12 month chart expressing temp. and precipitation and includes color.

12 month information is displayed in the form of a chart displayed on the outside of your box or backboard that is computer generated.
GOOD:

Climate is properly named, described, and displayed in biome box in the form of a 12 month chart expressing temp. and precipitation but lacks color or is generated by hand.

12 month information is displayed in the form of a chart displayed on the outside of your box or backboard. (hand generated)
FAIR:

Climate is properly named, described, and displayed in biome box in the form of a 12 month chart expressing temp and precipitation but lacks color and is hand generated.

12 month information is displayed in the form of a chart displayed on the outside of your box or backboard.

-HOWEVER-

You failed to provide temp or precipitation information for your biome.
POOR:

Climate is properly named, described, and displayed in biome box in the form of a 12 month chart expressing temp. OR precipitation information.

12 month information is displayed in the form of a chart displayed on the outside of your box or backboard.

-HOWEVER-

You failed to provide temp or precipitation information for your biome.

OR- your information is not in the form of a 12 month chart.
DEFICIENT:

No 12 month climatic chart present in or attached to your biome box.
Appearance: 37.5 pts
15 %

How does your shoe box biome look? is it neat, and properly ordered?
EXCELLENT:

Biome is very attractive, is well constructed and not easily disturbed or destroyed.

This project exceeds the expectation set forth in class and will be kept and used as examples of excellence.
GOOD:

Biome is very attractive, is well constructed and not easily disturbed or destroyed.

There are no evident errors in project but upon close inspection 1-2 minor flaws are found.
FAIR:

Biome is attractive, and well constructed and not easily disturbed or destroyed.

There are no evident errors in project but upon close inspection 1 major flaw is found.

or 3-4 minor flaws are found.
POOR:

Biome is of average quality in terms of aesthetics.

Biome can be easily upset or rearranged, as components are not physically attached to box.
DEFICIENT:

Biome is poorly constructed. components are easily removed and or rearranged. Box looks like it was thrown together. Proper labels were not used and from initial look biome can not be CLEARLY identified.
Oral Presentation:150 pts
30 % 150 points for the proper presentation of all components of your selected biome
  EXCELLENT:

All requirements are met and/or exceeded.

5 pts

GOOD:

All but one requirement is met, and at least one exceeded

3.5 pts

FAIR:

Most requirements met however, there are lapses in evidence present in biome box

2 pts

POOR:

More than 3 requirements not met. Parts of biome are incomplete/missing.

1 pts

DEFICIENT:

Items not present and can not be described by members of group

0 pts

Overall Presentation: 75 pts
50 %

Organization and Delivery of Information
EXCELLENT:

Interesting, well-rehearsed with smooth delivery that holds audience's attention.

-AND-

There is no reading of slides from any member of the group.
GOOD:

Relatively interesting, rehearsed with a fairly smooth delivery that usually holds audience's attention.

-AND-

There is LITTLE to NO reading of slides by most members of the group, BUT MEMBERS DO REFER TO NOTE CARDS PERIODICALLY.
FAIR:

Delivery not smooth, but able to hold audience's attention most of the time.

-AND/OR-

Moderate reading of slides by more than one member of group
POOR:

Delivery not smooth and audience's attention lost.

-AND/OR-

Two or more members are heavily reliant on slides to present information.
DEFICIENT:

Group is flying by the seat of their pants and well on their way to a crash landing.

-AND/OR-

RELIANCE ON READING OF SLIDES IN ORDER TO COMPLETE PRESENTATION.
Cooperation/Teamwork: 37.5 pts
25 %

How well group has worked together throughout the course of project
EXCELLENT:

Group delegates tasks and shares responsibility effectively all of the time, and equally across the group.

All members are present for entire construction and assembly of project.

-AND/OR-

No known issues within group.
GOOD:

Group delegates tasks and shares responsibility effectively most of the time.


All members present for 90% of construction and assembly of project.

-AND/OR-

All issues resolved within confines of group without it becoming known to MH.
FAIR:

Group delegates tasks and shares responsibility effectively some of the time.


Most members present for 75% of construction and assembly of project.

-AND/OR-

Small issues resolved with slight assistance from MH.
POOR:

Group is often not effective in delegating tasks and/or sharing responsibility.


Two or more members absent 2 or more days for construction and assembly of project.

-AND/OR-

Issues within group were resolved, but only with the input of MH.
DEFICIENT:

Student/Group failed to meet three or more weekly requirements for the final project as it relates to the assembly of project.

Multiple members absent multiple days for construction and assembly of project.

-AND/OR-

Group dynamics considered to be dysfunctional.
Knowledge & Understanding: 37.5 pts
25 %

How able are all group members to address all aspects of project.
EXCELLENT:

Group can accurately answer all questions about the biome, all questions about the chapter and can tell how this information relates to every day life.
GOOD:

Group can accurately answer all questions about the biome,

& most questions about the chapter and can tell how this information relates to every day life.
FAIR:

Group can accurately answer MOST questions about the biome,

& MOST questions about the chapter and can tell how this information relates to every day life.
POOR:

Group has difficulty addressing questions about the chapter
-OR-
questions about the biome, OR has trouble explaining how this information relates to every day life.
DEFICIENT:

Group is unfamiliar with their own questions/facts.

Group seems to know very little about details of project

Certain Members say/do nothing
Brochure & Background Information
20 % 100 Points for the proper composition & print of a 6 sided color travel brochure. Should all information not fit into the brochure you may submit an annotation to the brochure that clearly states all of the background information.
  EXCELLENT:

All requirements are met and/or exceeded.

5 pts

GOOD:

All but one requirement is met, and at least one exceeded

3.5 pts

FAIR:

Most requirements met however, there are lapses in evidence present in biome box

2 pts

POOR:

More than 3 requirements not met. Parts of biome are incomplete/missing.

1 pts

DEFICIENT:

Items not present and can not be described by members of group

0 pts

Biome Geography: 25 pts
25 %

Provide map for all biomes of this type. Highlight your specific biome and city on map.
EXCELLENT:

All Geographical Information Provided:
(see emailed checklist)

Color Maps include all biomes of this type with your biome color coded on map and city of interest labeled in print.

Map of all like biomes
Lattitude and Longitude coordinates
City of interest labeled on map
GOOD:

All Geographical Information provided.
(see emailed checklist)

All items are complete but brochure lacks color in maps and diagrams only.

-OR- brochure is missing lat and long coordinates.

Color Maps include all biomes of this type with your biome color coded on map and city of interest labeled in print.
FAIR:

All Geographical Information provided.
(see emailed checklist)

Maps include all biomes of this type with your biome color coded on map and city of interest labeled in print.

-However-

Brochure was created by hand, using color and artistic flare but not computer generated.
POOR:

All Geographical Information provided.
(see emailed checklist)

Maps include all biomes of this type with your biome on map and city of interest labeled in print.

However- you are missing city of interest and lat and long coordinates.
DEFICIENT:

Brochure is created by hand and not computer generated.

-AND/OR-
Lacks color

-AND/OR-
Brochure is missing one or more crucial components of the assignment.
Content: 55 pts
55 %

How well did you and your group work to teach the information of your biome?
EXCELLENT:

Covers topic in-depth with details and examples. Subject knowledge is excellent. Entire group can address all questions posed to it. Supporting information in the form of backboard or ppt/presi presentation

6 of 6:
Climate,Flora,Fauna,Energy Pyramid,Food Web, Animal Interactions
GOOD:

Includes essential knowledge about the topic. Subject knowledge appears to be good. One member is not as able to respond to questions as others.
-OR- no additional supporting information
5 of 6:
Climate,Flora,Fauna,Energy Pyramid,Food Web, Animal Interactions
FAIR:

Includes essential information about the topic but there are 1-2 factual errors.
Members of group lean on the expertise of one member of group to address questions.
-AND- There is no additional supporting information.
4 of 6:
Climate,Flora,Fauna,Energy Pyramid,Food Web, Animal Interactions
POOR:

Content is minimal OR there are several factual errors. Group as a whole is unable to address questions concerning information they presented.
-And- There is no additional supporting information.

3 of 6:
Climate,Flora,Fauna,Energy Pyramid,Food Web, Animal Interactions
DEFICIENT:

Student/Group failed to meet three or more requirements for the final project as it relates to this section.

-And- There is no additional supporting information.
2 or less of 6:
Climate,Flora,Fauna,Energy Pyramid,Food Web, Animal Interactions
Natural Resources: 20 pts
20 %

List at least 4 natural resources to the area. List major forms of import and export.
EXCELLENT:

1. You have listed the 4 of the 4 most crucial natural resources to the country/region of the biome that you selected.

-AND-

2. You have listed the major forms of export of the country of the biome that you have selected, and described how it contributes to the economy of that country or region.

-AND-
3. You have listed the major forms of import to the country of the biome that you have selected, and described how this poses a challenge to the peop
GOOD:

1. You have listed 3 of the 4 most crucial natural resources to the country/region of the biome that you selected.

-AND-

2. You have listed the major forms of import to the country of the biome that you have selected, but failed to describe how it contributes to the economy of that region.

-OR-

3. You have listed the major forms of export to the country of the biome that you have selected, but failed to describe how it contributes to the eco
FAIR:

1. You have listed 2 of the 4 most crucial natural resources to the country/region of the biome that you selected.

-AND-

2. You have listed the major forms of import to the country of the biome that you have selected, but failed to describe how it contributes to the economy of that region.

-AND-

3. You have listed the major forms of export to the country of the biome that you have selected, but failed to describe how it contributes to the e
POOR:

1. You have listed 1 of the 4 most crucial natural resources to the country/region of the biome that you selected.
-BUT-
2. You failed to list the major forms of import to the country of the biome that you have selected,and failed to describe how it contributes to the economy of that region.

-OR-

3. You failed to list the major forms of export to the country of the biome that you have selected, and failed to describe how this poses a challenge to the peop
DEFICIENT:

1. You have listed 0 of the 4 most crucial natural resources to the country/region of the biome that you selected.
-AND-
2. You failed to list the major forms of import to the country of the biome that you have selected,and failed to describe how it contributes to the economy of that region.

-AND-

3. You failed to list the major forms of export to the country of the biome that you have selected,and failed to describe how this poses a challenge to the peop




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