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Tree Identification/Leaf Book

Students will create a tree/leaf identification book using examples of 5 different trees found in the local area. Tree/leaf specimens are to be correctly identified with common and scientific names

Rubric Code: AX4W967

By mhildebrandt

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Subject: Biology

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 9-12

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	Advanced 10 pts	Proficient 8 pts	Basic 6 pts	Limited 4 pts
Presentation/Neatness	Advanced Book is very neat and professionally put together.	Proficient Book is neat and orderly.	Basic Book was put together without much thought or care. Sloppy.	Limited Book was not put together following directions/expectations.
Followed assignment	Advanced All components included and meet expectations given in directions: Cover Page, Table of Contents, 5 Leaf Pages with corresponding data pages.	Proficient Almost all components included or a good attempt was made. At least one component missing or does not meet expectations.	Basic Two (2) or more components missing or do not meet guidelines for the project.	Limited Many components missing or at least 5 trees are not included in the project. Many guidelines not met.
Content/Accuracy	Advanced All the requested information is provided in the book. Scientific and common names correctly identify tree species. Data is accurate for the given tree species.	Proficient Almost all requested information is given in the book. Almost all scientific and common names correctly identify tree species. Almost all data is accurate for the given tree species.	Basic Some information is given in the book. Some scientific and common names correctly identify tree species. Some data is accurate for the given tree species.	Limited Scientific and common names did not correctly identify tree species or does not exist. Data is not accurate for the given tree species or does not exist.
Extra Effort
Additional Samples	Advanced Each additional tree properly and professionally identified = 5 additional points	Proficient	Basic	Limited
Tree Photos	Advanced Photos included show characteristics of the identified trees. Each quality photo = 2 additional points	Proficient	Basic	Limited