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"Darwin Award" Ad Competition

Students are creating an ad "selling" the most important inherited trait of the black bear competing for the prestigious "Darwin Award" and $1000 cash prize. Their ad must be presented to the board of directors of the United Darwin Society.

Rubric Code: B47CA9

By samanthabrunk

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Subject: Science

Type: Presentation

Grade Levels: 6-8

"Darwin Award" Ad Students create an ad selling the most important inherited trait
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts
Inherited Trait Description The chosen inherited trait is shown and described through the ad.	Poor The most important inherited trait of the black bear is not shown, or not described in the ad.	Fair The most important trait of the black bear is visible and described, but in little detail within the ad.	Good The most important trait of the black bear is clearly shown and elaborately described with the ad.
Arguments for Inherited Trait The arguments given for selecting that specific inherited trait.	Poor Few arguments given for selecting the specific inherited traits, and argument is not supported with accurate research.	Fair Several arguments given for selecting inherited traits with arguments being supported with research.	Good Clear and specific arguments given for selecting inherited traits with arguments well supported with accurate research.
Presentation Presentation of your ad to the board of directors.	Poor Presentation was ill- prepared; did not cover key points of inherited traits, and research.	Fair Presentation was adequate; covered key points of inherited traits with supported research.	Good Presentation was good; specifically covered inherited traits and clearly explained research used in creating the ad.
Working with Others	Poor Student did not pay attention while others presented their ads, little cooperation was exhibited.	Fair Student paid attention during presentation of other ads, cooperation was exhibited.	Good Student was actively engaged in the presentations of other ad, cooperation was exhibited.
Neatness and Organization	Poor The work appears sloppy and unorganized. It is hard to know what information goes together.	Fair The work is presented in a neat and organized fashion that is usually easy to read.	Good The work is presented in a neat, clear, organized fashion that is easy to read.