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AP Tree Journal II - 60 pts 
Objective: Apply your knowledge of chemical principles in living things to your tree.
Rubric Code: AXW477
By dslaughter
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Subject: Biology  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Water's Journey (X2)

Excellent

The journey of water through a plant from soil to sky is clear, complete and accurate in sequence and relevant plant anatomy.
Good

The journey of water through a plant from soil to sky is accurate in sequence and plant anatomy.
Fair

The journey of water through a plant from soil to sky is clear and mostly accurate in sequence and plant anatomy.
Poor

The journey of water through a plant from soil to sky is presented but includes errors in sequence or plant anatomy.
Relation to Water Potential (X2)

Excellent

Journey of Water is clearly and fully explained in terms of water potential from soil to evaporation off of leaves. Relation to principles of osmosis and diffusion are related in a clear and creative manner.
Good

Journey of Water is explained in terms of water potential from soil to evaporation off of leaves. Relation to principles of osmosis and diffusion are explained.
Fair

Journey of Water is partially explained in terms of water potential from soil to evaporation off of leaves. Relation to principles of osmosis and diffusion are explained but lack elaboration
Poor

Relation to osmosis and diffusion or water potential is incomplete.
Visuals (X1)

Excellent

Visual depiction of Water's Journey is clearly presented including creativity, color and neat, clearly readable labels.
Good

Visual depiction of Water's Journey is clearly presented including color and neat, clearly readable labels.
Fair

Visual depiction of Water's Journey is clearly presented but lacking in two of required criteria.
Poor

Visual depiction of Water's Journey is presented, but lacking in three or more required criteria.
Research (X2)

Excellent

Seasonal/chemical changes are exceptionally well researched and clearly presented as appropriate for a deciduous/ coniferous tree in New England.
Good

Seasonal/chemical changes are well researched and clearly presented as appropriate for a deciduous/ coniferous tree in New England.
Fair

Seasonal/chemical changes are researched and presented but some inaccuracies or inconsistencies may be present.
Poor

Seasonal/chemical not well researched and incompletely presented as appropriate for a deciduous/ coniferous tree in New England.
Research - Tree Products (X1)

Excellent

Products harvested from your species of tree are clearly identified and explained. Response shows exceptional level of research
Good

Products harvested from your species of tree are clearly identified and explained. Response is well researched.
Fair

Products harvested from your species of tree are identified and explained. Response shows some research.
Poor

Products harvested from your species of tree are identified but explanation is limited.
Macromolecules (X2)

Excellent

Specific examples of each of the four macromolecule types are identified and their importance to plants is clearly and completely explained including chemicals specific to your tree as appropriate.
Good

Specific examples of each of the four macromolecule types are identified and their importance to plants is clearly and completely explained including chemicals specific to your tree as appropriate.
Fair

Specific examples of each of the four macromolecule types are identified and their importance to plants is explained, but those discussed apply to plants in general rather than any specific to your tree.
Poor

Examples of each of the four macromolecule types are identified and their importance to plants is discussed
Leaf Cross Section (X1)

Excellent

Accurate cross-section of a leaf of your tree or prepared slide included
Cell types and leaf structures clearly and neatly labeled.
Good

Cross-section of a leaf of your tree or prepared slide included.
Cell types and leaf structures are labeled.
Fair

Cross-section of a leaf of your tree or prepared slide included
Some cell types and leaf structures labeled.
Poor

Cross-section of a leaf of your tree or prepared slide included however
Cell types and leaf structures are not labeled or labeled incorrectly.
Leaf Structure and Function (1)

Excellent

Detailed explanation of the connection between leaf structure and function shows an exceptional understanding of leaf anatomy and cell function.
Good

Explanation of the connection between leaf structure and function shows an understanding of leaf anatomy and cell function.
Fair

Explanation of the connection between leaf structure and function shows a limited understanding of leaf anatomy and cell function. May have misconceptions
Poor

Explanation of the connection between leaf structure and function limited or lacking




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