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Comparing Animals with Vertebrates

Upon completion of the unit, SWBAT: Compare similarities / differences between Vertebrates and Invertebrates. Explain traits and characteristics of vertebrates. Classify and label body parts of nonsense animals. Illustrate vertebrate animals. Translate mnenomic into knowledge of the order from Kingdom to Species. Analyze vocabulary words and provide definition. Organize assignments in Journal. Make use of print and internet resources to identify and model traits of vertebrates. Locate resources and supplies necessary to complete all assigned tasks. Take part in classroom discussions, group discussions, and group projects. Assume responsibility to guide their own learning by asking questions and clarifying requirements for materials, instructions, discussions, assignments, and timeframes. Maximize learning opportunities to develop and demonstrate a deep knowledge of the subject material and choose ways to elaborate on basic concepts.

Rubric Code: T97A99

By Knoxon

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Subject: Science

Type: Project

Grade Levels: K-5


	Level 1 1 pts	Level 2 2 pts	Level 3 3 pts	Level 4 4 pts	Level 5 (N/A)
Worksheets - research & complete	Level 1 Worksheets contain many errors, few words are spelled correctly, Capitals and punctuation rarely used appropriately, printing lacks neatness and is often illegible.	Level 2 Worksheets are somewhat accurate, some words are spelled correctly, Capitals and punctuation sometimes used appropriately, printing sometimes lacks neatness.	Level 3 Worksheets are mostly accurate, most words are spelled correctly, Capitals and punctuation mostly used appropriately, mostly neat, legible printing.	Level 4 Worksheets are accurate with no errors, all words are spelled correctly, Capitals and punctuation used appropriately, clear neat printing.	Level 5 Student demonstrated exemplary work on WS, information included is informative and accurate, and completed additional research and / or drawings that enhance the presentation of information in student's Science Journal.
Worksheets - analyze and apply know	Level 1 Demonstrates limited knowledge of information presented.	Level 2 Demonstrates some knowledge of information presented.	Level 3 Demonstrates considerable knowledge of information presented.	Level 4 Demonstrates thorough knowledge of information presented.	Level 5 Student completed assigned task(s) and performed at least one additional task from the list of optional assignments.
Crazy Animal Project	Level 1 Crazy animal creation lacks originality and creativity. Less than 5 separate classifications are complete. Labels are not clear and / or accurate. Printing is not legible, did not follow labeling instructions.	Level 2 Crazy animal creation has limited originality and creativity. Less than 5 separate classifications are complete. Labels could be more precise and / or accurate. Printing sometimes lacks neatness, labeling instructions were not consistently followed.	Level 3 Crazy animal creation shows limited originality and creativity. Required number (5) or more classifications are completed. Labels were not always precise and / or accurate. Printing mostly neat and legible, labeling instructions were almost always consistently followed.	Level 4 Crazy animal creation shows excellent originality and creativity. Required number (5) or more separate classifications are accurately and clearly labeled. Printing is organized and legible, follows labeling instructions.	Level 5 Student completed assignment and submitted additional crazy animals with body parts clearly labeled. Students showed imagination and initiative to describe this animal's attributes and define how this animal could benefit humans in some way.
Animal Trading Cards	Level 1 Unable to clearly communicate the knowledge learned about the traits and characteristics of the five animals they chose to include on their animal trading cards. Drawings and / or descriptions lacked imagination and creativity.	Level 2 Able to somewhat accurately communicate the knowledge learned about the traits and characteristics of the five animals they chose to include on their animal trading cards. Drawings and / or descriptions could demonstrate more imagination and creativity.	Level 3 Able to clearly and accurately communicate the knowledge learned about the traits and characteristics of the five animals they chose to include on their animal trading cards. Drawings and / or descriptions demonstrated adequate imagination and creativity.	Level 4 Able to clearly and accurately communicate the knowledge learned about the traits and characteristics of the five animals they chose to include on their animal trading cards. Drawings and / or descriptions showed excellent imagination and creativity.	Level 5 Student completed the required (5) cards and created additional card(s) for the crazy animal creation of their choice.
Research	Level 1 Ineffective at using resources available to gather and process information for learning and completing projects.	Level 2 With support, able to utilize resources available to gather and process information for learning and completing projects.	Level 3 With minimal support, able to utilize resources available to gather and process information for learning and completing projects.	Level 4 Able to independently utilize resources available to gather and process information for learning and completing projects.	Level 5 Student demonstrated an excellent ability to utilize print and internet resources to complete required assignments, and performed at least one additional task from the list of optional assignments.
Communication - oral	Level 1 Communicates information with limited clarity.	Level 2 Communicates information with some clarity.	Level 3 Communicates information with considerable clarity.	Level 4 Communicates information with high degree of clarity.	Level 5 Student demonstrated ability to communicate information about subject matter as well as showing ability to explain assignments, requirements, steps in process and where to locate resources to other students in the class.
Knowledge	Level 1 Able to discuss / demonstrate limited knowledge of information presented and gathered.	Level 2 Able to discuss / demonstrate some knowledge of information presented and gathered.	Level 3 Able to discuss / demonstrate considerable knowledge of information presented and gathered.	Level 4 Able to discuss / demonstrate thorough knowledge of information presented and gathered.	Level 5 Student completed assigned task(s) and performed at least one additional task from the list of optional assignments.
Organization	Level 1 Science Journal lacks organization, worksheets missing or out of order.	Level 2 Science Journal poorly organized, worksheets are sloppy, out of order and / or incomplete.	Level 3 Science Journal sufficiently organized, worksheets in order and complete.	Level 4 Science Journal is well organized, worksheets are complete and elaborated upon.	Level 5 Student completed assigned task(s) and performed at least one additional task from the list of optional assignments.

Keywords:

Classify, vertebrate, invertebrate

Subjects:

Science

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