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Assessment for Genetics Assessment for Genetics Birth Announcement Final Activity Rubric Code: F2WA53A By amckissen Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Assessment Grade Levels: 6-8

Genetics Assessment
	Poor 5 pts	Fair 15 pts	Good 25 pts
Traits table 1	Poor Traits and phenotypes do not match up to one another. Student did not identify dominant and recessive traits.	Fair Student mixed up traits and phenotypes, but correctly identified which trait is dominant and which is recessive.	Good Student listed 5 traits correctly and provided two phenotypes for each trait. Student correctly identified which traits are dominant and which is recessive.
Parents genotype	Poor Students were unable to explain the terms homozygous and heterozygous and could not explain genotypes correctly.	Fair Students were able to vaguely explain the terms homozygous and heterozygous. Did not use the correct explanation for genotype.	Good Students thoroughly explained how to represent homozygous and heterozygous traits using appropriate genotype for both parents.
Punnett squares	Poor The Punnett Square is mostly incorrect with 5+ errors in listed genotypes and phenotypes. Students do not demonstrate understanding of genotypes and phenotypes.	Fair The Punnett Square is partially incorrect with 1-4 phenotypes or genotypes listed incorrectly. Students demonstrate that they understand genotypes and phenotypes with a couple of makes.	Good Filled out the Punnett Square correctly with phenotypes and genotypes for both parents. Student demonstrates understanding of genotypes and phenotypes.
Writing birth announcement
grammar	Poor Did not use complete sentences and/or correct punctuation. Many misspelled words. Birth Announcement is not organized and visually appealing.	Fair Used complete sentences, but not correct punctuation. Some misspelled words. Birth Announcement is organized and visually appealing.	Good Used complete sentences and correct punctuation. No misspelled words. Birth Announcement is very organized, visually appealing, and demonstrates creativity.
Announcement	Poor Missing most information about: birthdate, name of parents, name for baby, phenotype for baby. No Additional comment of choice.	Fair Includes birthdate, name of parents, name for baby, but incorrect phenotype for baby. Additional comment of choice.	Good Includes birthdate, name of parents, name for baby, phenotype for baby. Additional comment of choice.