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Ecosystem Project

The student/pair of students will investigate an ecosystem. The project will include the climate, location(map), animals and plants (including endangered), and a minimum of one food web in the ecosystem, any human populations, and any environmental concerns and/or efforts toward conservation of species or habitats. The Products will include one Powerpoint project (individual's parts will be posted to the school's Pub file on the server for grading) and a minimum of one visual presentation (brochure, pamphlet, newsletter, activity, movie/PSA/skit with script, etc.).

Rubric Code: A77BB3

By kchilton

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Subject: Science

Type: Presentation

Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Ecosystem Project
	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pts
Location Describe location for the ecosystem, including at least one map.	4 A detailed description of the location for the ecosystem is included. Map and pictures included in the presentation greatly added to viewer's understanding and research was evident.	3 A detailed description of thelocation for the ecosystem is included. Map and pictures included in the presentation did not add to viewer's understanding. Some research was evident.	2 A brief sentence describing the ecosystem was included. Poorly done map included but no pictures. Minimal research was evident.	1 No description of the ecosystem was included. No map was used in any aspect of the presentation. Minimal research was evident.
Biotic Factors Name animals and plants in the ecosystem.	4 At least 5 animals and 3 plants in the ecosystem was included.	3 4 animals and 2 plants in the ecosystem was included.	2 3 animals and 1 - 2 plants in the ecosystem was included.	1 1 - 2 animals and 1 - 2 plants in the ecosystem was included.
Scientific Names Correctly give the scientific name for each animal and plant.	4 The scientific name is correctly given for at least 8 species.	3 The scientific name is correctly given for at least 6 species.	2 The scientific name is correctly given for at least 4 species.	1 The scientific name is correctly given for at least 2 species.
Abiotic Factors Name the abiotic factors present in the ecosystem. Mention is made of any that the biotic factors are particularly vulnerable to.	4 At least 4 abiotic factors are addressed. Note is given of any that the biotic factors are particularly vulnerable to.	3 3 abiotic factors are addressed. Note is given of any that the biotic factors are particularly vulnerable to.	2 2 abiotic factors are addressed. Note is not given of any that the biotic factors are particularly vulnerable to.	1 1 abiotic factor is addressed. Note is not given of any that the biotic factors are particularly vulnerable to.
Human Impact Name the impact humans have on the ecosystem. Name any animals or plants that may be endangered.	4 Human populations in the ecosystem and their impact were addressed. Information about endangered species was included.	3 Human populations in the ecosystem were addressed. No information about endangered species was given.	2 Human populations in the ecosystem was briefly covered. No information about endangered species was given.	1 Minimal research was evident about the impact of human populations and the status of the plants and animals.
Food Web Create at least one food web in the ecosystem, including a minimum of three food chains.	4 The flow of energy in a food web for the ecosystem was included, with pictures. At least 3 different food chains are noted.	3 The flow of energy in a food web was included with pictures of species. 2 different food chains are noted.	2 A list of the food web for the ecosystem was included with no pictures. One food chain was included	1 A food web or food chain is briefly addressed.
Population Counting The method of counting one population in the ecosystem is discussed.	4 The method of counting one population in the ecosystem is discussed at length.	3 The method of counting one population in the ecosystem is adequately discussed.	2 The method of counting one population in the ecosystem is briefly discussed.	1 The method of counting one population in the ecosystem is not discussed.
Visual Display Content Content is visually displayed in an approved product.	4 A presentation product that includes the above-mentioned areas was well-prepared by all students involved. Work was completed on time and research was evident.	3 A presentation product that includes the above-mentioned areas was prepared by all students involved. Work was completed on time and research was evident.	2 A presentation product that includes some of the above-mentioned areas was prepared by all students involved. Work was completed on time and research was somewhat evident.	1 A presentation product that includes some of the above-mentioned areas was prepared by all students involved but with lack of care. Work was completed on time but research was lacking.

Keywords:

climate, location, animals, plants, food web, environmental concerns

Subjects:

Science

Types:

Presentation

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