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Biomes

Create a Bulletin Board for one of the 6 biomes.

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Subject: Biology

Type: Project

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Before introduction/extinction
	above target 5 pts	target 3 pts	below target 1 pts
Relationship Web 10 pts Represent at least three trophic levels.	above target Students include 4 species at each trophic level and their relationships to each other.	target Students include 2-3 species at each trophic level and their relationships to each other.	below target students show 0-1 species at each trophic level and their relationships to each other.
Animals 5 pts	above target Identifies 7 animals in the biome that have an interdependence on one another.	target Identifies 4-6 animals in the biome that have an interdependence on one another.	below target Identifies 1-3 animals in the biome that have an interdependence on one another.
Plants 5 pts	above target Identifies 7 plants in the biome that have an interdependence on one another.	target Identifies 4-6 plants in the biome that have an interdependence on one another.	below target Identifies 1-3 plants in the biome that have an interdependence on one another.
After Introduction/Extinction
	Above Target 5 pts	Target 3 pts	Below Target 1 pts
Relationship Web 10 pts Represent at least three trophic levels.	Above Target Students include 4 species at each trophic level and their relationships to each other.	Target Students include 2-3 species at each trophic level and their relationships to each other.	Below Target students show 0-1 species at each trophic level and their relationships to each other.
Animals 5 pts	Above Target Shows how at least 6 animals are affected by the extinction/introduction of a species.	Target Shows how at least 3-5 animals are affected by the extinction/introduction of a species.	Below Target Shows how at least 0-2 animals are affected by the extinction/introduction of a species.
Plants 5 pts	Above Target Shows how at least 6 plants are affected by the extinction/introduction of a species.	Target Shows how at least 3-5 plants are affected by the extinction/introduction of a species.	Below Target Shows how at least 0-2 plants are affected by the extinction/introduction of a species.
Overall
	Above Target 5 pts	Target 3 pts	Below Target 1 pts
Location and Map 2 pts	Above Target Demonstrates knowledge of the worlwide locations of the biome using a world map and descriptive terms.	Target Demonstrates some knowledge of the worldwide locations of the biome using a world map and descriptive terms.	Below Target Does not demonstrate knowledge of the worldwide locations of the biome using a world map and descriptive terms.
Organization/Understanding 5 pts	Above Target Information is highly organized into well thought out paragraphs put into their own words. Students have minimal spelling errors; 2 or less.	Target Information is somewhat organized, on topic per paragraph. Shows some level of independent thought, Students have some spelling errors; 3 or more.	Below Target Information is poorly organized, paragraphs contain several topics. Appears to be off topic completely or copied directly from the site. Students have many spelling errors; 5 or more
Visual Presentation 5 pts	Above Target Goes above and beyond the following criteria: neatness, creativity, interesting and appealing to the eye. Bulletin Board includes all 6 areas (locations, plants, animals, climate, food web, and "extra facts").	Target Does the minimum required in following the criteria: neatness, creativity, interesting and appealing to the eye. Bulletin Board includes 3-5 areas locations, plants, animals, climate, food web, and "extra facts").	Below Target Does not follow the following criteria: neatness, creativity, interesting and appealing to the eye. Bulletin Board includes 0-2 areas locations, plants, animals, climate, food web, and "extra facts").
"Extra" Facts 3 pts (Bonus)	Above Target Students provided descriptions of at least 4 "extra" facts about the biome.	Target Students provided descriptions of 2-3 "extra" facts about the biome.	Below Target Students provided descriptions of 0-1 "extra" facts about the biome.

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