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Ecosystem Mini-Project 
Students are to create a visual representation of an ecosystem and write a short paper about their ecosystem. They should be prepared for a brief presentation to the class.
Rubric Code: GXW6X9W
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Ecosytem Mini Project
  Poor

10.5 pts

Fair

12.5 pts

Good

14.5 pts

Excellent

16.5 pts

Ecosystem - Detail

Poor

Less than half of the student's ecosystem contains accurate details, demonstrating little knowledge of concepts chosen.
Fair

Approximately half of the ecosystem contains accurate details to demonstrate knowledge of each concept chosen.
Good

Most of the ecosystem contains accurate details to demonstrate knowledge of each concept chosen. 1 or 2 details are still unclear.
Excellent

All of the ecosystem contains accurate details to demonstrate knowledge of each concept chosen.
Draw 10 plants/animal species

Poor

4 or less plant and animal species are drawn and labeled.
Fair

5-6 plant and animal species are clearly drawn and labeled.
Good

7-9 plant and animal species are clearly drawn and labeled.
Excellent

10 plant and animal species are clearly drawn and labeled.
Report - Content/Vocabulary

Poor

5 or fewer vocabulary words are used correctly in ecosystem writing.
Fair

6-7 vocabulary words are used correctly in ecosystem writing.
Good

8-9 vocabulary words are used correctly in ecosystem writing.
Excellent

At least 10 vocabulary words are used correctly in ecosystem writing.
Report - Organization

Poor

Lack of organization and structure make the paper hard to understand.
Fair

Some organization and structure issues make the paper hard to understand.
Good

Organization and structure make the paper easy to understand for the most part, with 1-2 issues.
Excellent

Organization and structure of the paper are clear and easy to follow.
Overall - Neatness

Poor

Project is very sloppy, showing little effort from the student.
Fair

Project is not very legible, making it hard to read and understand.
Good

Project is fairly neat, but some parts are hard to read or understand.
Excellent

Project is neatly written and created. All parts are understandable.
Presentation to Class

Poor

Presentation misidentifies type of ecosystem, doesn't mention characteristics that define it, student is not prepared to give presentation.
Fair

Presentation identifies type of ecosystem, natural or geographic characteristics that define it but not both, some plants or animals but not both, students are ill-prepared to give presentation.
Good

Presentation identifies type of ecosystem, most natural and geographic characteristics that define it, and types of organisms found in it. Students are prepared to give presentation
Excellent

Presentation identifies type of ecosystem, natural and geographic characteristics that define it, and types of organisms found in it. Students are prepared to give presentation and answer questions from the audience.



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