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The 5 Characteristics of Living Organisms How an Organism relates to the 7 Characteristics of Living T Choosing an organism, listing the 5 characteristics of living things and relate these characteristics to the organism. Compare to another organism. Rubric Code: TX4955W By rjhanna1212 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Biology Type: Assignment Grade Levels: 6-8

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	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Basic 2 pts	Not Yet 1 pts
Listing Characteristics	Excellent Student can list all 5 traits	Good Student can list 4 traits	Basic Student can list 3 of the traits	Not Yet Student can list less than 3 of the Traits
Understanding of Characteristics	Excellent Student is able to provide examples for all 5 of the characteristics of life. The examples required much thought and are unique.	Good Student is able to provide examples for all of the different traits; however, they were the 'generic' examples that were discussed in class.	Basic Student is able to provide examples for some of the different traits. Some of the examples were confusing or were the same as mentioned in class.	Not Yet Student is able to provide examples for less than 3 of the different traits. Many of the examples are confusing or are the same as mentioned in class.
Comparison	Excellent Student is able to provide a comparison between both organisms and the 5 characteristics of living things. The examples required much thought and are unique.	Good Student is able to provide comparisons for all of the characteristics of life; however, they were 'generic' examples that were discussed in class.	Basic Student is able to provide comparisons for 3-4 of the characteristics of life. Some of the examples were confusing or were the same as mentioned in class.	Not Yet Student is able to provide comparison for 2 of the characteristics of life. Many of the examples are confusing or are the same as the teachers.
Research	Excellent Student shows extensive evidence of research in their explanations between both studied organisms.	Good Student shows good evidence of research in their explanations between both studied organisms.	Basic Student shows some evidence of research in their explanations between both studied organisms.	Not Yet Student shows lack of evidence of research in their explanations between both studied organisms.