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Ecosystem Project

This project is worth a total of 100 points. Students will work in groups to research one of 7 ecosystems. They will create a digital presentation, poster or model which describes the characteristics of their ecosystem. They will present their information to the class. They are to include the biotic and abiotic factors of their ecosystem, and discuss an environmental threat to their ecosystem and include a possible solution.

Rubric Code: VX533AC

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Subject: Science

Type: Presentation

Grade Levels: 6-8

Refreneces- 10 Points Poss
	Outstanding 10 pts	Good 7 pts	Fair 5 pts	Poor 3 pts	Unacceptable 0 pts
References List at least three references from a trusted source for your research.	Outstanding Three or more acceptable references were cited. 10 pts	Good At least two acceptable references were cited. 7 pts	Fair At least one acceptable reference was cited. 5 pts	Poor References were cited however they were not acceptable. 2 pts	Unacceptable No references were cited. 0 pt.s
Content- 30 Points Possible
	Outstanding 30 pts	Good 27 pts	Fair 22 pts	Poor 17 pts	Unacceptable 12 pts
Content 1)Where does the energy source originate? 2)How is it turned into usable energy? 3)Is it a renewable or non-renewable source? 4)Can it or its by-product be reused, recycled or reduced? 5)What are three advantages and three disadvantages of using this source? 6)How does it affect the earth and our lives?	Outstanding Student researched selected topic and answered all the questions were answered in the graphic organizer. Information is relevant, detailed, and summarized in their own words. 30-28 pts	Good Student researched selected topic and answered a majority of the questions. Most information is relevant, detailed, and summarized in their own words. 27-23 pts	Fair Student researched topic, but did not clearly answer all the questions and/or some information was plagiarized. Information is scattered, vague, unorganized, and/or missing. 22-18 pts	Poor Student did minimal research. Less than half of the questions were answered clearly and/or much of it was plagiarized. Information is scattered, vague, unorganized, and/or missing. 17-13 pts	Unacceptable Student did little or no research. Many of the focus questions were not answered and/or were partially answered and/or plagiarized. 12-0 points
Presentation - 20 Points Possible
	Outstanding 20 pts	Good 17 pts	Fair 14 pts	Poor 9 pts	Unacceptable 6 pts
Presentation Give a persuasive argument for or against the use of this energy source. If taking a stance as undecided, student must give details why both sides have viable reasons.	Outstanding The presentation shows a clear understanding of the material presented. Students speak clearly and effectively, showing obvious signs of preparation. 20-18 pts	Good The presentation shows an understanding of the material presented. Student speaks somewhat clearly and effectively, showing signs of preparation. 17-15 points	Fair The presentation shows some understanding of the material presented. Student speaks somewhat clearly and/or effectively, showing some signs of preparation. 14-10 pts	Poor The presentation shows little understanding of the material presented. Student does not speak very clearly and/or effectively, showing very little signs of preparation. 9-8 points	Unacceptable The presentation shows no understanding of the material presented. Student does not speak clearly or effectively, showing no sign of preparation, or does not present at all. 6 -0pts
Visual Aid-30 Points Possible
	Outstanding 30 pts	Good 27 pts	Fair 22 pts	Poor 17 pts	Unacceptable 12 pts
Visual Aid Organize first! Consider the information you want to present and the order your are going to present it in. Be sure to include a graphic for each major point. Short (less than 1 minute) video clips are allowed.	Outstanding The visual aid has an element of creativity and is not just a list of facts. It is neatly done and pleasing to the eye. It shows obvious pride in the work. 30-28 pts	Good The visual aid has an element of creativity and is not just a list of facts. It is neatly done and somewhat pleasing to the eye. It shows some pride in the work. 27-23pts	Fair The visual aid shows some creativity and/or is mainly a list of facts, that may contain errors. It is rather sloppily put together, showing little pride in the work. 22-18 pts	Poor The visual aid shows no creativity and/or is just a list of facts, that contain errors. It is very sloppily put together, showing no pride in the work. 17-13pts	Unacceptable The visual aid shows no creativity and is just a list of facts, that contain errors. It is either sloppily put together, showing no pride in the work, or is non-existent. 12-0 pts
Participation - 10 Points Possible
	Outstanding 10 pts	Good 7 pts	Fair 5 pts	Poor 3 pts	Unacceptable 2 pts
On task/Participation Daily teacher log, observations and questioning will determine points.	Outstanding Student was on task, working diligently every day during class-time, and worked well with team members. 10-8 points	Good Student was on task, working somewhat diligently most every day during class-time, and worked well with team members. 7-6 pts	Fair Student was on task at least half of the time, but did not work very diligently and/or very well with team members during class-time and/or was absent a day during this project. 5-4 pts	Poor Student was on task less than half of the class-time, not working diligently and/or very well with team members and/or was absent more than one day during this project. 3 points	Unacceptable Student was off task most of the time and/or was absent for more than half of the project. Team members could not count on this student for help. 2-0 pts

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ecosystem, biomes, abiotic, biotic, community, population

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