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Mutant Dinosaur Poster Presentation 
Rubric Code: LX2C993
By ejjohnso
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Public Rubric
Subject: Biology  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Mutant Dinosaur Poster Presentation
  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Skeletal Diagrams

Poor

2 diagrams show skeletal structure before and after chosen mutations. Bones not well defined; incorrect in form and number.
Fair

2 diagrams show skeletal structure before and after chosen mutations. Bones are fairly well defined; 3-4 errors in form and number.
Good

2 diagrams show skeletal structure before and after chosen mutations. Bones are well defined; 0 errors in form and number.
Environmental Context Paragraphs

Poor

Only one or two parameters are defined and/or are not based on reputable (museum, .edu or .gov) resources.
Fair

2-3 Short paragraphs thoroughly describe and/or cite reputable references (museum, .edu or .gov) for environmental stresses/habitat of the dinosaur population(s) including: water sources, shelter/nesting sites, food-chain, competition and adaptations before, during, and after mutations.
Good

2-3 Short paragraphs thoroughly describe and cite reputable (museum, .edu or .gov) references for environmental stresses/habitat of the dinosaur population(s) including: water sources, shelter/nesting sites, food-chain, competition and adaptations before, during, and after mutations.
Environmental Context Map(s)

Poor

Either location, caption, or source are not included.
Fair

Either location, caption or sources are incorrect.
Good

Map(s) accurately shows where the fossil was found and where that land mass was at the time the dinosaur was living. Caption accurately describes the contemporary climate in the area. Source(s) cited.
Mutations Descriptions

Poor

>2 of the pictures/figures or descriptions are incomplete or missing.
Fair

1-2 of the pictures/figures or descriptions are incomplete or missing.
Good

Chromosomal mutation is pictured and described (i.e. insertion, deletion, etc.)

Point mutation is pictured and described (i.e. insertion, deletion, or substitution)

Phenotypic mutation is represented in second skeletal drawing and described in a caption.
Natural Selection

Poor

One short paragraph poorly explains what environmental stresses and/or competitive advantages allowed for your dinosaur's mutation to be selected for. References not cited or disreputable references cited.
Fair

One short paragraph thoroughly explains what environmental stresses and/or competitive advantages allowed for your dinosaur's mutation to be selected for. References not cited or disreputable references cited.
Good

One short paragraph thoroughly explains what environmental stresses and/or competitive advantages allowed for your dinosaur's mutation to be selected for. References cited.
Reproductive Isolation Mechanism

Poor

Short paragraph with or without an image poorly describes the mechanism causing reproductive isolation and subsequent speciation. References not cited.
Fair

Short paragraph with or without an image describes the mechanism causing reproductive isolation and subsequent speciation. References not cited.
Good

Short paragraph with or without an image describes the mechanism causing reproductive isolation and subsequent speciation. References cited (See textbook for common mechanisms of speciation).




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