iRubric: Ecosystem Project rubric

A detailed description of the climate, major geological features and geographic location for the ecosystem were included. Map and pictures included in the visual presentation greatly added to viewer's understanding Research was evident and were cited correctly. Key questions 1-3 were answered.

A mostly detailed description of the climate, major geological features and geographic location for the ecosystem were included. Map and pictures included in the visual presentation but were missing some details to help viewer understand. Research was evident and most were cited correctly. Key questions 1-3 were mostly answered.

A brief sentence describing the ecosystem was included. Map and/or pictures are hard to see and not engaging. Minimal research was evident. Only one of the key questions were answered.

No description of the ecosystem was included. No map was used in any aspect of the presentation. Minimal research was evident.

At least 5 different animals and plants in the ecosystem included with their specific adaptations (structural and behavioral) and noting if they are invasive and/or endangered. Key questions 6-7 answered. Correct citations included.

4 different animals and plants in the ecosystem included with their specific adaptations (structural and behavioral) and noting if they are invasive and/or endangered. Key questions 6-7 answered. Mostly correct citations included.

3 different animals and plants in the ecosystem included with their specific adaptations (structural and behavioral) did not note whether they are invasive and/or endangered. Key questions 6-7 answered. Only one correct citations included and/or were incorrect.

Only 1 or 2 different animals and plants in the ecosystem included with their specific adaptations (structural and behavioral) no additional information provided. Key questions 6-7 answered. Only one correct citations included and/or were incorrect.

The visual presentation including the criteria above is well prepared by all students involved. Work was completed on time and research was evident. Technology and research skills creating the visual presentation were demonstrated during the process. Students worked cooperatively and equally to develop visual presentation. No problems between students occurred.

The visual presentation including the criteria above is mostly well prepared by all students involved. Work was completed on time and research was evident. Technology and research skills creating the visual presentation were demonstrated during the process. Students worked mostly cooperatively and equally to develop visual presentation. Some problems between students occurred.

The visual presentation including the criteria above was not well prepared by all students involved. Work was not completed on time and/or research was not evident. Technology and research skills creating the visual presentation were minimally demonstrated during the process. Students did not work cooperatively and equally to develop visual presentation. More than a few problems between students occurred.

The visual presentation including the criteria above was not completed by all students involved. Work was not completed on time and/or research was not evident. Technology and research skills creating the visual presentation were minimally demonstrated during the process. Students did not work cooperatively and equally to develop visual presentation. More than a few problems between students occurred. Directions were not followed.