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OCEAN LIFE RUBRIC

The student will investigate Ocean life of their choosing. The project will include the climate, location(map), habitat, and a minimum of one food web in the ecosystem, any human populations, and any environmental concerns and/or efforts toward conservation of species or habitats. Student will create a paper mache' model of their chosen ocean life including specific characteristics (color and specific details). Student will present their research and model to the class.

Rubric Code: LAWAXB

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Subject: Science

Type: Project

Grade Levels: K-5

Ocean Life Project
	EXCELLENT 4 pts	PROFICIENT 3 pts	BASIC 2 pts	NOT ACCEPTABLE 1 pts
Climate and Location 4 pts Describe the climate and location, including at least one map.	4 ( x 4 pts) A detailed description of the climate and location for the ocean life were included. Map and pictures greatly added to viewer's understanding and research was evident. Work was above and beyond expectation.	3 ( x 4 pts) A detailed description of the climate and location for the ocean life were included. Map and pictures somewhat added to viewer's understanding and research was evident.	2 ( x 4 pts) A brief sentence describing the climate and location for the ocean life was included. Poorly done map included but no pictures. Minimal research was evident.	1 ( x 4 pts) No description of the Ocean life was included. No map was included.Minimal research was evident.
Animals and Plants 4 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.	4 ( x 4 pts) A description of a wide variety of animals and plants in the ecosystem where the ocean life lives, and how does human populations impact ocean life. Work was above and beyond expectation.	3 ( x 4 pts) A description of a few animals and plants in the ecosystem where the ocean life lives, and how does human populations impact ocean life.	2 ( x 4 pts) A description of atleast two animals and plants in the ecosystem where the ocean life lives, and briefly describes how does human populations impact ocean life.	1 ( x 4 pts) Brief description of animals and plants in the ecosystem where the ocean life lives, and does not describes how does human populations impact ocean life.
Food Web 4 pts Create at least one food web in the ecosystem, including a minimum of three food chains.	4 ( x 4 pts) A model/diagram produced by the student of the flow of energy in a food web for the Ocean life was included, with pictures of species whenever possible. More than three different food chains were included. Work was above and beyond expectation.	3 ( x 4 pts) A model/diagram produced by the student (not original work or copied and pasted) of the flow of energy in a food web for the Ocean life was included, with pictures of species whenever possible. Up to three different food chains were included.	2 ( x 4 pts) A model/diagram produced by the student (not original work or copied and pasted) of the flow of energy in a food web for the Ocean life was included, with pictures of species whenever possible. Up to two different food chains were included.	1 ( x 4 pts) A food chain rather than a food web was included.
Environmental Concerns 4 pts Note any environmental concerns and/or efforts toward conservation of species or habitats. A call to action may be included.	4 ( x 4 pts) Detailed information was included regarding more than three environmental concerns and efforts toward conservation of species and habitat. Work was above and beyond expectation.	3 ( x 4 pts) Detailed information was included regarding atleast two environmental concerns and efforts toward conservation of species and habitat.	2 ( x 4 pts) Minimal information was included regarding environmental concerns and efforts toward conservation of species and habitat.	1 ( x 4 pts) Minimal information was included regarding environmental concerns and no mention of efforts toward conservation of species and habitat was made.
Oral & Visual Display Content 4 pts A Powerpoint must be prepared by each student, and combined with partner's for final presentation.<BR> Additional visual presentations (min.1) should add meaning to the overall project.	4 ( x 4 pts) An oral presentation including the above-mentioned areas was well-prepared by student. Work was completed on time and research was evident. Additional visual presentations (more than one) added to the meaning of the project. Work was above and beyond expectation.	3 ( x 4 pts) An oral presentation including the above-mentioned areas was prepared by student. Work was completed on time and research was evident. Only one visual was presented.	2 ( x 4 pts) An oral presentation including the above-mentioned areas was prepared by student. Work was completed on time and research was evident. No visual was presented.	1 ( x 4 pts) An oral presentation including the above-mentioned areas was prepared but with lack of care. Work was completed and minimal research was evident. No visual was presented.
Paper Mache Model 4 pts Ocean Life Paper mache model reflects real life characteristics including but not limited to color, features, textures, possibly size.	4 ( x 4 pts) Student will create a paper mache replica of the chosen ocean life. The model is neat, complete with all specific characteristics, and looks like the chosen ocean life.	3 ( x 4 pts) Student will create a paper mache replica of the chosen ocean life. The model is neat, complete with most of its specific characteristics, and looks like the chosen ocean life.	2 ( x 4 pts) Student will create a paper mache replica of the chosen ocean life. The model is neat, complete with atleast half of its specific characteristics, and looks like the chosen ocean life.	1 ( x 4 pts) Student will create a paper mache replica of the chosen ocean life. The model is neat, does not have specific characteristics, and does not look like the chosen ocean life.

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

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Science

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