iRubric: Life Sciences Glass Reef Project rubric

Project may seem incomplete. Little to no understanding of the Glass Reef and preservation. Information provided may be incorrect or not detailed enough. Please re-do.

Basic information provided. Understanding of the Glass Reef and preservation underdeveloped. Some errors/confusion seen in information provided.

Adequate understanding of the Glass Reef and efforts of preservation. In-depth information that shows an adequate understanding of how/why the glass reef ecosystem and how the impact of preservation is important.

Extended understanding of the Glass Reef preservation efforts. Well developed demonstration of a sustained intellectual curiosity. Student goes above & beyond to show the importance of the Glass Reef ecosystem & how preservation is key to maintaining the reef ecosystem. Very clear that the student has an informed & cohesive understanding of how the Glass Reef is connected to the rest of the ecosystem & the importance of preservation. Information provided extends beyond the scope of the course.

Underdeveloped curiosity about BC's Glass Reefs. Use of scientific concepts/language not apparent. Absence of connections between research, conservation and the reefs.

Minimal curiosity about chosen BC's Glass Reefs seen. Knowledge of scientific concepts not fully developed. Some connection between conservation, BC's Glass Reefs and inquiry present. Research needs work.

Demonstrate a sustained intellectual curiosity about BC's Glass Reefs and their need for conservation. Use knowledge of scientific concepts to draw conclusions that are consistent with evidence.

Demonstrate an awareness of assumptions, question information given, and identify bias in secondary sources. Well developed demonstration of a sustained intellectual curiosity about BC's Glass Reefs. Use knowledge of scientific concepts to draw conclusions that are consistent with evidence. Exercise a healthy, informed skepticism and use scientific knowledge and findings to evaluate claims in sources. Contribute to finding solutions at a local or global level through inquiry.