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Shoebox Biome Project

Students are to thoroughly discuss biome characteristics: location, climate, plants and animals.

Rubric Code: XB7B74

By mscarolynchwest

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Subject: Science

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 6-8

Biome Project
	Proficient 1 pts	High 2 pts	Advanced 3 pts
Location-Geology /Geography Give latitude and any special landforms in your biome	Proficient Students did not list any specific places where their biome could be found.	High Students listed some places where their biome could be found. Some unusual features are mentioned.	Advanced Students listed and accurately displayed many paces where their biome can be found. Describes unique characteristics of land forms.
Plants & Animals What are animals and plants/producers in your biome?	Proficient Project only mentions one type of vegetation or animal, fewer than required	High Project identifies different types of animals and plants. They are described with model only.	Advanced Project identifies different types of animals and plants . Includes descriptions and models are included in their biome.
Adaptations Descriptions of physical or behavior adaptation and how it helps to meet basic needs.	Proficient Adaptations of plants and animals are not discussed or are inaccurate.	High Adaptations of plants and animals are discussed, but are not complete or have some inaccuracies.	Advanced Adaptations of plants and animals are discussed well and are accurate.
Organization & Creativity All information is present, organized and creatively done.	Proficient Project is not organized well and shows no effort or creativity. Name of biome not included.	High Project is somewhat organized and shows some amount of effort. Minimal creativity. Name of biome too small or not attched to shoebox	Advanced Project is organized and demonstrates thought and effort. Project is creatively completed. Name of biome with a label is clearly and neatly done, and attached to box.
Oral Presentation Project is presented clearly and confidently.	Proficient Student was not clear or didn't speak loudly. Student was unable to respond to questions about presented material. Lacked eye contact and professional manner.	High Student did not consistently speak clearly or loudly.Maintained eye contact with audience and professional attitude (not fooling around or giggling) Student was partially able to respond to questions about presented material.	Advanced Student was clear and confident during presentation. Maintained eye contact with audience. Spoke loud enough to be heard, maintained professional attitude (not fooling around or giggling) Student was able to discuss the content of presented material well.