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C16 General Rubric 
eCL Bi11 - XMen IV - The Battle Against Common Sense
You are to create a comic strip that refutes two misconceptions surrounding mutations and evolution. In your comic explain and correct two misconceptions presented in the scenario found at this link. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9833438/ecampuslive/X-Men%20IV%20&%20the%20Battle%20Against%20Common%20Sense.pdf Be creative and have fun.
Rubric Code: YAC65A
By Jerry_Bleecker
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Subject: Biology  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Poor

2 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Traits

Poor

Student does not explain simple vs. polygenic traits
Fair

Student mentions simple & polygenic traits but doesn't use an example to explain.
Good

Student explains both simple and polygenic traits. Several examples are used.
Excellent

Student explains simple and polygenic traits AND ALSO discusses how they are genes that are transferred.
Isolating Mechanisms

Behavioural, Temporal, Geographic
Poor

No explanation of the isolating mechanisms is given.
Fair

A few isolating mechanisms are explained.

The student does not explain how isolating mechanisms affect the evolution of populations.
Good

All isolating mechanisms are explained

The student provides a satisfactory explanation that the mechanisms affect the evolution of populations.
Excellent

All isolating mechanisms are explained

The student fully explains that isolating mechanisms affect the flow of genetic material.

The student uses multiple examples to explain.
Rates of Evolution

Punctuated Equilibrium & Gradualism
Poor

The student does not discuss rates of evolutionary change.
Fair

The student explains one evolutionary rate, but forgets the other.
Good

Both punctuated equilibrium and gradualism are discussed.

Examples are provided.
Excellent

Both punctuated equilibrium and gradualism are discussed.

Several examples are provided.

The student illustrates that environmental demands can affect the relative rate of change.
Types of Selection

Directional, Stabilizing, Disruptive
Poor

The student does not include mention in their work.
Fair

The student explains one or two types of selection. Examples / explanations are absent or weak.
Good

All three types of selection are discussed. Examples are provided.
Excellent

All three types of selection are discussed. Examples are provided.

The student explains how the types of selection affect populations as a whole, creating change.
Mutation & Gene Shuffling via Sex

Poor

The student provides no discussion about mutation or gene shuffling.
Fair

Mutation or gene shuffling is mentioned. The student doesn't provide examples to illustrate the ideas.
Good

Both mutation and gene shuffling via sex are discussed.

The student explains that mutation provides new genetic combinations.

The student explains that
Excellent

Multiple homologous structures are discussed as evidence of evolution.

The student fully explains how homologous structures provide evidence of evolution
Five Factors for Evolution

Hardy Weinberger: Evolution vs. Genetic Equilibrium
Poor

The student does not include mention in their work.
Fair

The five factors are not all discussed and/or Genetic Equilibrium is not discussed.

Errors in definitions occur.
Good

Five factors discussed and examples are provided

Genetic equilibrium is explained with examples
Excellent

Five factors discussed and examples are provided

Genetic equilibrium is explained with examples

The student examines humans & whether the human race is evolving.
Genetic Drift

The role of genetic drift in evolution
Poor

The student does not include mention in their work.
Fair

A definition of genetic drift is provided, but examples are not provided.
Good

A definition of genetic drift is provided, and several examples are provided.
Excellent

A definition of genetic drift is provided, and several examples given.

The student also explains the Founder effect & the creation of subpopulations with varying + unexpected allelic frequencies
Presentation

Poor

No role play

Little story telling

Little creativity
Fair

The student uses role play and creates an acceptable argument in their assignment.

The document needs numerous revisions.
Good

The student creatively expresses their ideas and arguments.

The document requires a few revisions and repairs.
Excellent

The students use of format is creative, supports their arguments.

The work is exemplary.



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