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Classification of Animals Project 
Classification of Animals Project Due on December 19, 2012
Students will research two animals. (1) One animal will be a vertebrate and the other an invertebrate. Students will list their animals' classifications and characteristicsl. Please be sure to include all information required.
Rubric Code: MX97XB2
By jcoppin
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Animal Classification Project
  Developing

Shows a minimum number of characteristics aligned with this subject and grade level's standards but is far from meeting the expectations.

(N/A)

Satisfactory

Shows many characteristics aligned with this subject and grade level's standards but does not meet all expectations.

(N/A)

Good

Meets the requirements for the subject and grade level's standards.

(N/A)

Excellent

Exceeds the requirements for this subject and grade level's standards.

(N/A)

Project Requirements

Developing

MUCH (less than 75%) of the required information is present on the final page for each animal. The format of the final project is not as specified in the directions.
Satisfactory

MOST (more than 75%) of the required information is present on the final page for each animal. The format of the final project is as specified in the directions.
Good

All required information is present on the final page for each animal. The format of the final project is as specified in the directions.
Excellent

More than the required information is present on the final page for each animal. The format of the final project is as specified in the directions.
Presentation/Knowledge Gained

Developing

Student did not understand the information being presented, exhibiting little knowledge gained from the research.
Satisfactory

Student presented the information to the class, exhibiting some of the knowledge gained from the research and some preparation for the presentation.
Good

Student presented the information to the class, exhibiting all of the knowledge gained from the research but needed more preparation for the presentation.
Excellent

Student easily presented the information to the class, exhibiting all knowledge gained from the research and sufficient preparation for the presentation.
Pictures

Developing

The included pictures do not accurately represent some aspect of the animals but indicate the student made an attempt at cutting and pasting a picture.
Satisfactory

The included pictures accurately represent some aspect of the animals but only with an accompanying explanation from the student.
Good

The included pictures accurately represent some aspect of the animals but are basic in their interpretation.
Excellent

The included pictures accurately represent some aspect of the animals and show some level of creativity.
Neatness, and Effort

Developing

The project is not as neat as it could have been, including many (>10) spelling and/or grammar errors. A lack of sufficient effort for current grade level can be seen.
Satisfactory

The project is not as neat as it could have been, including 5-10 spelling and/or grammar errors. Work is borderline representative of current grade level & is not very appealing.
Good

The project is neat, but there are some (less than 5) spelling and/or grammar errors present. Work was representative of student's grade level and appealing.
Excellent

The project is neat, with minor spelling or grammar errors. It represented grade-level or above level work and is very appealing.
Timeliness

Developing

The project was turned in after the New Year.
Satisfactory

The project was turned in two days late.
Good

The project was turned in a day late.
Excellent

The project was turned in & on time.
Language mechanics

Developing

Few of the rules for punctuation, paragraphs and capitals were followed. Many spelling errors.
Satisfactory

Some of the rules for punctuation, paragraphs and capitals were followed. Many spelling errors.
Good

Rules for punctuation, paragraphs and capitals were followed. Few spelling errors
Excellent

Rules for punctuation, paragraphs and capitals were followed. No spelling errors
Bibliography

Developing

No websites and books used are listed for this assignment.
Satisfactory

Some websites and books used are listed, but not alphabetically.
Good

Most websites and books used are listed alphabetically.
Excellent

All websites and books used are listed alphabetically.



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