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Benchmark #9.4.2.1.2 (Introduction of New Species) 
"Explain how ecosystems can change as a result of the introduction of one or more new species." For this project, you will compose a poem or song or write a children’s story that explains how ecosystems can change as a result of the introduction of one or more new species. A=15-16, B=13-14, C=12, D=10-11
Rubric Code: NX93AWB
By kirkja
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Subject: Biology  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Benchmark #9.4.2.1.2 (Introduction
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  Sophisticated

8 pts

Mastery

6 pts

Developing

4 pts

Beginning

2 pts

Niches & Community Interaction

(Use pages 99-101 of textbook, plus Khan Academy's "Community Structure & Diversity" lessons)
Sophisticated

Accurately explains ALL 6 of the following topics:

- tolerance
- habitat
- niche
- resources
- the Competitive Exclusion Principle
- dividing resources (resource sharing)
Mastery

Accurately explains 4-5 of the following topics:

- tolerance
- habitat
- niche
- resources
- the Competitive Exclusion Principle
- dividing resources (resource sharing)
Developing

Accurately explains 2-3 of the following topics:

- tolerance
- habitat
- niche
- resources
- the Competitive Exclusion Principle
- dividing resources (resource sharing)
Beginning

Accurately explains 1 of the following topics:

- tolerance
- habitat
- niche
- resources
- the Competitive Exclusion Principle
- dividing resources (resource sharing)
Why humans introduce new species

(Also use your video jigsaw notes for ideas)
Sophisticated

Thoroughly and accurately explains 4 reasons why humans would introduce new species to an ecosystem, including examples of 4 introduced species and how those introductions affected the native species in the ecosystem.

The explanation includes correct usage of "competitive advantages."

Possible examples are below...
Mastery

Thoroughly and accurately explains 3 reasons why humans would introduce new species to an ecosystem, including examples of 3 introduced species and how those introductions affected the native species in the ecosystem.

The explanation includes correct usage of "competitive advantages."

Possible examples are below...
Developing

Thoroughly and accurately explains 2 reasons why humans would introduce new species to an ecosystem, including examples of 2 introduced species and how those introductions affected the native species in the ecosystem.

The explanation includes correct usage of "competitive advantages."

Possible examples are below...
Beginning

Thoroughly and accurately explains 1 reason why humans would introduce new species to an ecosystem, including examples of 1 introduced species and how those introductions affected the native species in the ecosystem.

The explanation includes correct usage of "competitive advantages."

Possible examples are below...
Possible Examples to Use...

(Use your video jigsaw notes for more ideas)
Sophisticated

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Possible examples of introduced species:
house sparrow, Cane Toad in Australia, dandelions, black rats, Norway rats, Polynesian rats, Wheat Triticum, soybeans, kiwi, honey bees, cows, sheep, goats, pigs, apple snail, dung beetles in Australian, earthworms, Norway maple in Canada, water hyacith, red fire ant, gypsy moth, purple loosestrife, Asian carp, kudzu plant, brown tree snake, Black Sea comb jelly, Dutch elm disease, zebra mussel
Mastery
Developing
Beginning



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