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Ecosystem Model

Plant and Animal Cell Models

Students must create a model of an ecosystem of their choice

Rubric Code: GABWB9

By Ericatreacher

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Subject: Science

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 6-8

Ecosystem
	Level 1 (N/A)	Level 2 (N/A)	Level 3 (N/A)	Level 4 (N/A)
Ecosystem elements	Level 1 Inaccurate representation. Not all ecosystem elements are represented.	Level 2 Representation of ecosystem elements not fully accurate.	Level 3 Mostly accurate representation of ecosystem elements. Most elements shown.	Level 4 Highly accurate representation of ecosystem elements. All elements shown.
Labels	Level 1 Little or no labels. Numerous errors in labeling.	Level 2 Missing labels or more than two spelling errors in labels.	Level 3 All parts are labeled appropriately with no more than two spelling errors.	Level 4 All parts are labeled accurately with correct spellings in labels.
Definitions	Level 1 Inaccurate or no definitions. Many spelling errors. Unable to read written definitions.	Level 2 Missing definitions or more than three errors in definitions of cell parts. May be hard to read due to messiness.	Level 3 All definitions are present and correct with no more than three spelling errors in the definitions of elements of ecosystem..	Level 4 All definitions are present and correct with no more than one spelling error in the definitions of the elements in the ecosystem.
Ecosystem Understanding	Level 1 Lack of understanding of ecosystem. (Not able to verbally descibe each part and its purpose.)	Level 2 Understanding of structure needs further develoment. (Not quite able to verbally describe all parts and their purpose in an ecosystem)	Level 3 Very good understanding of ecosystem structure. (Able to verbally describe most ecosystem parts and their purpose.)	Level 4 Excellent understanding of ecosystem structure. (Able to accurately describe all ecosystem parts and their purpose verbally, in depth, and using appropriate vocabulary.)
Presentation	Level 1 Very messy. Numerous smudges on project. Most pieces attached improperly and/or falling off. Labels are extremely messy and difficult to read.	Level 2 Somewhat neat. Some effort in presentaion and labels, but still some areas that are smudged and/or unattached. Labels are fairly neatly written.	Level 3 Neatly attached and labeled. Few smudges on paper, and all pieces securely glued down.	Level 4 Extremely neatly attached and labeled. Much effort and pride in presentation. Above and beyond expectations.
Creativity and Effort	Level 1 Little creativity seen in design. Problems with planning and organization. Poor use of materials.	Level 2 Shows some sreativity in design. Use of materials show signs of planning and organization.	Level 3 Creative use of materials that show very good planning, organization and hard work.	Level 4 Extremely creative design. Clever use of materials. Time management well used. Above and beyond expectations.

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