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Biome Model 4B

Biome Model 4A

Students, working in small groups, research and build a model of a Biome

Rubric Code: AX3C8W3

By roberto1687

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Subject: Science

Type: Project

Grade Levels: K-5

Biome Model Presentation
	Excellent Goes above and beyond expectations 30 pts	Very Good Does a very good job of covering all expectations in detail 25 pts	Good Covers expectations and provides details for all areas 20 pts	Needs Improvement Some expectations are not met, or require additional details 15 pts
Plant or Animal Adaptation How have the plants or animals in your biome adapted to their environment?	Excellent The adaptations of many (more than 3) different plants and animals to their environment are clearly explained.	Very Good The adaptations of several (3 -4) different plants and animals to their environment are highlighted.	Good The adaptations of a few (Less than 3) different plants and animals to their environment are mentioned.	Needs Improvement There are no adaptations of plants or animals mentioned or explained in the presentation.
Accuracy of biome Are the factors you included in your model typically found in your biome?	Excellent Model contains at least 15 environmental factors that would be found in the chosen biome, including an accurate and detailed description of climate.	Very Good Model contains 10-14 environmental factors that would be found in the chosen biome, including an accurate description of climate.	Good Model contains 7-9 environmental factors that would be found in the chosen biome, including the climate.	Needs Improvement Model less than 5 environmental factors that would be found in the chosen biome, and no mention of climate.
Food Chain Is there a food chain represented in your model?	Excellent Model contains many elements of a food chain or web; students can describe the roles of producers, consumers and decomposers in detail.	Very Good Model contains the elements of a food chain or web; students can describe the roles of producers, consumers and decomposers in detail.	Good Model contains some parts of a food chain or web; students can describe the roles of 1 or 2 of producers, consumers or decomposers.	Needs Improvement Model contains few or no parts of a food chain or web; students cannot describe the roles of producers, consumers or decomposers.
Presentation Quality of your presentation; did everyone have something to say? Are all important points covered?	Excellent Every group member presents unique information in a clear way with many details that are supported by the model. All group members contribute equally.	Very Good Every group member presents information in a clear way with some details that are supported by the model. All group members contribute equally.	Good Every group member presents information with some details that are supported by the model. All group members contribute.	Needs Improvement Some group members present information with details that are supported by the model. Most group members contribute.

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