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Ecosystem Model Project
Ecosystem Model Project
Students are to model their ecosystem. The model should include appropriate living and non-living organisms present. The paper should include an appropriate description of their ecosystem including the climate, what living and non-living organisms are present, how the living organisms meet their needs for survival, and example of a food chain or web that exists in this environment, what types of changes could take place, what those changes could do to the populations within that ecosystem, and what microbes might be present that may drastically effect the ecosystem.
Rubric Code:
JX24258
By
donnaga
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Subject:
Science
Type:
Project
Grade Levels:
K-5
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Ecosytem Final Project
Poor
20 pts
Fair
35 pts
Good
45 pts
Excellent
60 pts
Model
Poor
Student did not accurately and neatly display model of ecosystem.
Fair
Student displayed ecosystem below the expectations of the instructor lacking either neatness or accuracy.
Good
Student somewhat displayed the ecosystem with accuracy and neatness.
Excellent
Student exceeded the expectations of the instructor by accurately and neatly displaying the ecosystem model.
Photos of Ecosystem
Poor
2 or less photos of ecosystem.
Fair
3-4 photos of ecosystem.
Good
5-6 photos of ecosystem.
Excellent
7-8 photos of ecosystem
Report - Content/Vocabulary
Poor
74% or fewer of concepts are described correctly, demonstrating little knowledge of ecosystem terms and concepts.
Fair
75-85% of concepts are described correctly to demonstrating fair knowledge of ecosystem terms and concepts.
Good
85-94% of concepts are described correctly, demonstrating good knowledge of ecosystem terms and concepts.
Excellent
95-100% of concepts are described correctly, demonstrating high knowledge of ecosystem terms and concepts.
Report - Organization
Poor
Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer. Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
The paper is inadequate/excessive in length.
Fair
Organization and structure of the paper is not easy to follow.
Paragraph transitions need are unclear.
The paper is inadequate/excessive in length.
Good
Organization and structure of the paper is somewhat easy to follow.
Paragraphs contain some transitions.
The paper's length is acceptible.
Excellent
Organization and structure of the paper are clear and easy to follow. Paragraphs contain appropriate transitions.
The paper's length is appropriate for ideas expressed.
Report - Grammar/Spelling
Poor
Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
Language is conversational and unclear.
Fair
Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some conversational tone.
Good
Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed most of the time; spelling is correct.
Language is somewhat clear; some sentences display varied structure.
Excellent
Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
Language is clear; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
Overall - Neatness
Poor
Project is very sloppy, showing little effort from the student. There is no color.
Fair
Project is not very legible, making it hard to read and understand. There is very little color or way too much color.
Good
Project is fairly neat, but some parts are hard to read or understand. Color is added, but there could be a little more/less.
Excellent
Project is neatly written and drawn. All parts are understandable. There is just enough color to create a pleasing experience.
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.
Keywords:
Ecosystem Project
Subjects:
Science
Types:
Project
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