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Ecosystem Project 
Ecosystem 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.Students will need to state the species scientific name. Students will also have to discribe the interconnected relationships of the species of their choice. Key Points: that energy driving the ecosystem comes from the sun the web of life is contunually dying and feeding other sections of the ecosystem that diversity assures resilience
Rubric Code: LX37C2B
By kgowan
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
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Powered by iRubric Ecosytem Final Project
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2

11.29 pts

3

12.7 pts

4

14.29 pts

Drawing - Detail

1

Less than half of the student's drawings contain accurate details, deomonstrating little knowledge of concepts chosen.
2

Approximately half of the drawings contain accurate details to deomonstrate knowledge of each concept chosen .
3

Most drawings contain accurate details to deomonstrate knowledge of each concept chosen. 1 or 2 are still unclear.
4

All drawings contain accurate details to deomonstrate knowledge of each concept chosen.
Draw 10 plan/animal species

1

4 or less plant and animal species are drawn and labeled.
2

5-6 plant and animal species are clearly drawn and labeled.
3

7-9 plant and animal species are clearly drawn and labeled.
4

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

1

74% or fewer of concepts are described correctly, demonstrating little knowledge of ecosystem terms and concepts.
2

75-85% of concepts are described correctly to demonstrating fair knowledge of ecosystem terms and concepts.
3

85-94% of concepts are described correctly, demonstrating good knowledge of ecosystem terms and concepts.
4

95-100% of concepts are described correctly, demonstrating high knowledge of ecosystem terms and concepts.
Report - Organization

1

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.
2

Organization and structure of the paper is not easy to follow.
Paragraph transitions need are unclear.
The paper is inadequate/excessive in length.
3

Organization and structure of the paper is somewhat easy to follow.
Paragraphs contain some transitions.
The paper's length is acceptible.
4

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

1

Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
Language is conversational and unclear.
2

Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some conversational tone.
3

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed most of the time; spelling is correct.
Language is somewhat clear; some sentences display varied structure.
4

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
Language is clear; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
Overall - Neatness

1

Project is very sloppy, showing little effort from the student. There is no color.
2

Project is not very legible, making it hard to read and understand. There is very little color or way too much color.
3

Project is fairly neat, but some parts are hard to read or understand. Color is added, but there could be a little more/less.
4

Project is neatly written and drawn. All parts are understandable. There is just enough color to create a pleasing experience.
Presentation to Class

1

Presentation misidentifies type of ecosystem, doesn't mention characteristics that define it, student is not prepared to give presentation.
2

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.
3

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
4

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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