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Biology 11 - Chordate Project 
Chordate Project
As a year end Chordate review, students select a Chordate or Chordate Group. Classification is provided, close relatives, evolutionary & ecological significance are discussed. The report includes links to multimedia content. A Ripley's Believe it or Not Factoid or series of Factoids shine intriguing light on this organism or group.
Rubric Code: CX6XCXC
By Jerry_Bleecker
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Subject: Science  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Excellent

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Fair

3 pts

Poor

0 pts

1. Major Cordate Group Defined

Excellent

All content and information throughout the presentation is accurate. There are no factual errors.
Good

Content and information are mostly accurate but there are a few inaccuracies and mechanical errors.
Fair

Content is confusing or contains more than two factual errors. More than 2 grammar or spelling errors.
Poor

Project was not turned in or this information is missing.
2. Chordate Body Systems Defined

Excellent

Accurate, thorough, body systems defined. Respiratory, Circulatory, Excretory, Reproductive, Nervous
Good

Body systems well defined.

Respiratory, Circulatory, Excretory, Reproductive, Nervous - few errors
Fair

Some body systems are defined. Some detail is missing.

Respiratory, Circulatory, Excretory, Reproductive, Nervous - few errors
Poor

This aspect of the project was not done or the project is missing entirely.
3. Classification

Excellent

Full, accurate classification, DKPCOFGS
Good

Somewhat accurate classification, DKPCOFGS
Fair

Several inaccuracies in classification, DKPCOFGS
Poor

Not done.
4. Creativity - links & MM content

Excellent

Font formats (e.g., color, bold, italic) and/or graphics have been carefully planned to enhance readability and content.
Good

Font formatting and/or graphics have been carefully planned to complement the content. Difficult to read.
Fair

Font formatting and/or graphics makes it very difficult to read the material.
Poor

Project was not turned in.
5. Ecological Significance

Excellent

The organism's role in the ecosystem is well defined, good, bad, or indifferent.

A Ripley's Believe it or Not Factoid is provided and is well researched and intriguing.
Good

The organism's role in the ecosystem is somewhat or partially defined, good, bad, or indifferent.

A Ripley's Believe it or Not Factoid is provided and is well researched.
Fair

The organism's role in the ecosystem is not properly defined.

A Ripley's Believe it or Not Factoid is provided but wasn't researched and is inaccurate.
Poor

Missing.
6. Evolutionary Significance

Excellent

How this type of organism evidence represents evolutionary advancement is well explained.

An overview of how advanced it's body systems are compared to more primitive organisms is highlighted.
Good

How this type of organism evidence represents evolutionary advancement is somewhat explained.

An overview of how advanced it's body systems are compared to more primitive organisms is partially provided.
Fair

How this type of organism evidence represents evolutionary advancement is not well explained.

An overview of how advanced it's body systems are compared to more primitive organisms is not well provided.
Poor

Missing from Report.
7. References / Resources

Excellent

Thorough and extensive. Both image and content references are included. More than 4 references.
Good

3 - 4 references are included, either image or content are missing.
Fair

1-2 references.
Poor

no references.
8. Punctuality & time management

Excellent

Used time well during each class period. Focused on getting the project done. Never distracted others.
Project turned in on time.
Good

Used some of the time well during each class period. There was some focus on getting the project done but occasionally distracted others. Project submitted one day late.
Fair

Did not use class time to focus on the project OR often distracted others. Project is 2-4 days late.
Poor

Project was turned in more than 5 days late, or was not turned in at all.






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