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BIOMES POWER POINT

Power Point/Athabasca Tar Sands

Evaluates power point of research on the nature of global biomes, their climate, vegetation and agriculture.

Rubric Code: C3BA9C

By lauradkelly

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Subject: Geography

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 9-12

Criteria
	Advanced 5 (N/A)	Proficient 4 (N/A)	Basic 3 (N/A)	Below Basic 2 (N/A)
Content & Organization
Climate 5 pts Summarizes the origin, location and nature of climate of each chosen biome. Include a climograph for each climate region	Advanced ADVANCED Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details. The nature of each topic of the biome is thoroughly described. Images may be included and are pictures and are organized logically.	Proficient PROFICIENT The powerpoint provides sufficient background on the topic and covers major points. The topics are well organized.	Basic BASIC Most key elements of the power point are covered.	Below Basic BELOW BASIC Major elements of the power point are missing.
SOIL 5 pts Summarizes the origin, location and nature of the soil of each chosen biome. Includes an explanation of the impact of the climate on the soil.	Advanced ADVANCED	Proficient PROFICIENT	Basic BASIC	Below Basic BELOW BASIC
VEGETATION 5 pts Description of the types of vegetation and their adaptations. Outlines the effect of climate on the vegetation in general. Images with explanations are provided.	Advanced ADVANCED	Proficient PROFICIENT	Basic BASIC	Below Basic BELOW BASIC
AGRICULTURE 5 pts Descriptions of the nature of agriculture in each biome. Images provided.	Advanced ADVANCED	Proficient PROFICIENT	Basic BASIC	Below Basic BELOW BASIC
Mechanics and Format
USE OF LAB TIME 5 pts Effective Use of Research time i the lab. Use of many sources of information.	Advanced ADVANCED	Proficient PROFICIENT	Basic BASIC	Below Basic BELOW BASIC
ORGANIZATION 5 pts Brief introduction and conclusion. Sensible sequencing.	Advanced ADVANCED	Proficient PROFICIENT	Basic BASIC	Below Basic BELOW BASIC