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Ecosystem Project (Connecticut)

The student will investigate an ecosystem of Connecticut. The project will include definition, climate, location, information on animals and plants, and respond to an environmental essential question. The ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What biotic and abiotic factors affect this ecosystem?

Rubric Code: JA29A7

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Subject: Science

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Ecosystem Project Points: Multiply left column by box to right. TOTAL: 100 pts
	EXCELLENT Effort clear and exemplary. 4 pts	VERY GOOD Significant effort shown; a step below 'THE BEST I CAN DO" 3 pts	BORDERLINE ACCEPTABLE Ran out of gas, not my cup of tea but some effort shown. 2 pts	INSUFFICIENT I don't care; I didn't seek guidance. 1 pts
Definition, Climate and Location 6 pts Describe the climate and location for the ecosystem; include an example found in CT.	EXCELLENT Detailed description of ecosystem (definition), its climate, general location AND CT example included. Understanding/ research was evident.	VERY GOOD Two of three criteria are included. The ecosystem is clearly defined. Location is included by no specific CT example provided.	BORDERLINE ACCEPTABLE A brief sentence describing the ecosystem is included. Other criteria are either not included or are poorly described. No mention of CT.	INSUFFICIENT No description of the ecosystem was included. Minimal research was evident.
Animals and Plants 6 pts Name animals and plants in the ecosystem, including noting any that are endangered. Note whether any human populations are also present and their impact.	EXCELLENT A clear statement describing the abundance and diversity of animals and plants in the CT ecosystem was included, as well as information about endangered species.	VERY GOOD Summary included. Several animals and plants in ecosystem included, but specific CT species were not. Endangered species included.	BORDERLINE ACCEPTABLE Some animals and plants in ecosystem included, but report omits summary statement that describes the relative abundance of plants and/or animals; no examples.	INSUFFICIENT A couple of animals and plants in the ecosystem were included somewhere in the report, but no additional information was given. Not specific to CT.
Environmental Concerns 7 pts Note any environmental concerns and/or efforts toward conservation of species or habitats. Biotic and/or Abiotic factors that impact the ecosystem are included	EXCELLENT Detailed info included about environmental concerns and efforts of conservation of species and CT habitat. Impact of biotic/abiotic factors addressed.	VERY GOOD Detailed information included about environmental concerns and efforts toward conservation of species and habitat. Lacks a specific CT example. Essential Question answered.	BORDERLINE ACCEPTABLE Minimal info included regarding environmental concerns and efforts toward conservation of species and habitat. ESSENTIAL QUESTION not clearly answered.	INSUFFICIENT Minimal information included regarding environmental concerns and no mention of efforts toward conservation of species and habitat was made. Essential question left unanswered
Mechanics/Fluency 4 pts Spelling, punctuation, paragraph development	EXCELLENT Good sentence structure, transitions, punctuation evident. Introduction's inviting: 'drops reader into ecosystem'. Transitions help flow from topic to topic. Spelling is correct.	VERY GOOD Sentences are complete. Introduction is inviting but transition to other topics is missing. More than one spelling error but less than three. Elaboration evident.	BORDERLINE ACCEPTABLE Paragraphs are short and lack elaboration. Topics distinct but lack transitions. Several spelling errors.	INSUFFICIENT Paper is shorter than two complete pages; shows lack of effort; peer editing insufficient or incomplete. Numerous spelling errors.
Other 2 pts Bibliography included; Report turned in on time.	EXCELLENT Bibliography is accurate and complete: citations include source, title, and date. At least six sources used. Report was turned in on due date (or was conferenced for later date).	VERY GOOD Bibliography mostly complete. At least five sources used. Report turned in 1-2 days late (unexcused).	BORDERLINE ACCEPTABLE Bibliography included but incomplete and contains fewer than four sources. Report turned in late (unexcused).	INSUFFICIENT No bibliography included. Report is three or more days late (no conference with teacher about delay)

Keywords:

climate, location, animals, plants, food web, environmental concerns, ecosystem

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Science

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