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Evolution and adaptation Rubric Code: AX84X7A By cj3cooper Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Biology Type: Assignment Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Evolution and Adaptation
	Advanced 4 pts	Exceeding 3 pts	Proficient 2 pts	Developing 1 pts
Processes of evolution Accurately describe the different processes of evolution.	Advanced Provides accurate descriptions of all six evolutionary processes. Explains, by providing examples, how each evolutionary process can impact upon an individual organism or population or organisms.	Exceeding Provides accurate descriptions of all six evolutionary processes. Briefly explains how each evolutionary process can impact on an individual organism or population of organisms.	Proficient Provides definitions of four or more evolutionary processes.	Developing Provides descriptions of less than 3 evolutionary processes.
Adaptations Describe a specific example of an organism that corresponds with each of the evolutionary processes.	Advanced Describes one or more, specific examples of an organism for each of the six evolutionary processes. Explains how the evolutionary process has enabled the chosen organism to survive and adapt to its environment.	Exceeding Describes one or more, specific examples of an organism for each of the six evolutionary processes. Briefly explains how the evolutionary process has helped the chosen organism survive.	Proficient Describes one or more, specific examples of an organism for each of the six evolutionary processes.	Developing Lists one example of an organism for each of the six evolutionary processes.
Spelling and Grammar Ensure your spelling and use of grammar is appropriate for the task.	Advanced Between 1 - 3 spelling or grammatical errors contained within the project.	Exceeding Between 4 - 6 spelling or grammatical errors contained within the project.	Proficient Between 6 - 9 spelling or grammatical errors contained within the project.	Developing Between 9 - 12 spelling or grammatical errors contained within the project.