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Ecosystem Project 
Ecosystem Project
Students are to model their ecosystem. The project should include the succession of an ecosystem, the flow of energy through a food web, and the flow of nutrients through the water, carbon, phosphorous, and nitrogen cycles. The project should also include how humans activities impact the cycles. The following terms must be included: species richness and species diversity, resources partitioning, biomass, bioaccummulation, pioneer species, keystone species.
Rubric Code: GX94968
By mjb425
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Ecosytem Final Project
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6

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10

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12.5

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3D Model - Detail

3

Less than half of the student's models/drawings contain accurate details, deomonstrating little knowledge of concepts chosen.
6

Approximately half of the models/drawings contain accurate details to deomonstrate knowledge of each concept chosen .
10

Most models/drawings contain accurate details to deomonstrate knowledge of each concept chosen. 1 or 2 are still unclear.
12.5

All models/drawings contain accurate details to deomonstrate knowledge of each concept chosen.
6 animals and plants labeled

3

3 or less plant and animal species are drawn and labeled.
6

4 plant and animal species are clearly drawn and labeled.
10

5 plant and animal species are clearly drawn and labeled.
12.5

6 plant and animal species are clearly drawn and labeled.
Report - Content/Vocabulary

3

74% or fewer of concepts are described correctly, demonstrating little knowledge of ecosystem terms and concepts.
6

75-85% of concepts are described correctly to demonstrating fair knowledge of ecosystem terms and concepts.
10

85-94% of concepts are described correctly, demonstrating good knowledge of ecosystem terms and concepts.
12.5

95-100% of concepts are described correctly, demonstrating high knowledge of ecosystem terms and concepts.
Report - Organization

3

Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer. Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.<BR>
6

Organization and structure of the paper is not easy to follow. <BR>
Paragraph transitions need are unclear.<BR>
10

Organization and structure of the paper is somewhat easy to follow.<BR>
Paragraphs contain some transitions.<BR>
12.5

Organization and structure of the paper are clear and easy to follow. Paragraphs contain appropriate transitions. <BR>
Report - Grammar/Spelling

3

Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.<BR>
Language is conversational and unclear.
6

Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.<BR>
Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some conversational tone.
10

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed most of the time; spelling is correct.<BR>
Language is somewhat clear; some sentences display varied structure.
12.5

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. <BR>
Language is clear; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
Overall - Neatness

3

Project is very sloppy, showing little effort from the student. There is no color.
6

Project is not very legible, making it hard to read and understand. There is very little color or way too much color.
10

Project is fairly neat, but some parts are hard to read or understand. Color is added, but there could be a little more/less.
12.5

Project is neatly written and drawn. All parts are understandable. There is just enough color to create a pleasing experience.
Presentation to Class

3

Presentation misidentifies type of ecosystem, doesn't mention characteristics that define it, student is not prepared to give presentation.
6

Presentation identifies type of ecosystem, natural or geographic characteristics that define it but not both, some plants or animals but not both, students are ill-prepared to give presentation.
10

Presentation identifies type of ecosystem, most natural and geographic characteristics that define it, and types of organisms found in it. Students are prepared to give presentation
12.5

Presentation identifies type of ecosystem, natural and geographic characteristics that define it, and types of organisms found in it. Students are prepared to give presentation and answer questions from the audience.
Group Participation

3

Student was constantly talking, off task, and/or not helping.
6

Student was on task at the beginning of class but not toward the end of class. Helped out a little, but not much.
10

Student was on task most of the time and was continuously helping.
12.5

Student was engaged and helping at all times. Student never had to be redirected to work.



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