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Model of the Layers of the Rainforest

Using research and images gathered through group Internet research, the students will identify plants and animals that live in different layers of the rain forest. Students will take this research to create a digital model or display of the three main layers of the rain forest and the animals that live there.

Rubric Code: N49A92

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Subject: Science

Type: Project

Grade Levels: K-5

Rain Forest Model
	Excellent You have shown that you have mastered our target skill. You have used that skill in your project without any major mistakes. (N/A)	Good You have shown that you understand our target skill. You have used that skill in your project with only a few minor mistakes. (N/A)	Skills to Continue Working On You have shown that you are struggling with our target skill. You have shown many mistakes in using that skill in your project. (N/A)	Needs Improvement At this time, a basic understanding of this skill is not being shown in your work. (N/A)	Incomplete This skill was not complete or included in this project. (N/A)
Use of Research Material 10 % The student will demonstrate the ability to incorporate previous research into the final project.	Excellent (10 points) You worked with your group to locate and save all the information and images you need for use in your project.	Good (9 points) You worked with your group to locate most (possibly missing only one or two) of the information and images you need for use in your project.	Skills to Continue Working On (8 points) You worked with your group to locate most (possibly missing only three) of the information and images you need for use in your project.	Needs Improvement (7 points) You worked with your group to locate most (possibly missing four or more) of the information and images you need for use in your project.	Incomplete (0 points) Your team did not have any of the materials or images needed to begin the assignment on the project day.
Use of Images 30 % The student demonstrates the ability to select quality images both from online sources as well as through the Inspiration program for use in their final project.	Excellent (30 points) All images used in the project are used in the proper location and are factually accurate (correct).	Good (25 points) Most (possibly one or two incorrect) of the images used in the project are used in the proper location and are factually accurate (correct).	Skills to Continue Working On (20 points) Many (possibly three or four incorrect) of the images used in the project are used in the proper location and are factually accurate (correct).	Needs Improvement (15 points) Some(five or more are incorrect) of the images used in the project are used in the proper location and are factually accurate (correct).	Incomplete (0 points) You did not use images in your final product.
Use of Lables 30 % The student demonstrated an understanding of the importance of labels in graphic sources.	Excellent (30 points) Your final project is correctly labeled and includes at least one short caption describing each layer of the rain forest.	Good (25 points) Your final project is correctly labeled and includes at least one short caption describing two layers of the rain forest.	Skills to Continue Working On (20 points) Your final project is correctly labeled and includes at least one short caption describing one layer of the rain forest.	Needs Improvement (15 points) Your final project is correctly labeled, but is missing short captions describing two layers of the rain forest.	Incomplete (0 points) Your final project is missing labels and captions.
Presentation 10 % The student demonstrates an ability to present their project verbally using eye contact, proper speaking volume while including details.	Excellent (10 points) Your presentation was well organized, and included the correct information. You made eye contact and had a clear voice that was loud enough for the entire class to hear.	Good (9 points) Your presentation was well organized, and included the correct information. You usually made eye contact and had a clear voice that was loud enough most of the class to hear.	Skills to Continue Working On (8 points) Your presentation was organized, and included all most all correct information. You usually made eye contact and had a voice that was loud enough some of the class to hear.	Needs Improvement (7 points) Your presentation lacked organization, and included some incorrect information. You rarely made eye contact and it was difficult to hear everything that you had to say.	Incomplete (0 points) You did not present any information to the class.
Basic Criteria 20 % The student met the basic criteria of the assignment.	Excellent (20 points) You created final product that met each of the criteria (directions) given to you by the teacher.	Good (17 points) You created final product that met most (possibly missing one or two) of the criteria (directions) given to you by the teacher.	Skills to Continue Working On (14 points) You created final product that met most (possibly missing three of four) of the criteria (directions) given to you by the teacher.	Needs Improvement (11 points) You created final product that met most (possibly missing five or more) of the criteria (directions) given to you by the teacher.	Incomplete (0 points) You did not complete the project.

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biomes, rain forest, science,

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