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Ecosystem Project

Create a diagram of an ecosystem include appropriate living and non-living organisms. Writing should include an appropriate description of their ecosystem including the climate, what living and non-living organisms are present, how the living organisms meet their needs for survival, an example of a food chain or web that exists in this environment, and what types of changes could take place.

Rubric Code: XXAWW63

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Subject: Science

Type: Project

Grade Levels: K-5

Ecosytem Final Project
	1 (N/A)	2 11.29 pts	3 12.7 pts	4 14.29 pts
Drawing - Detail	1 Less than half of the student's pictures contain accurate details, demonstrating little knowledge of concepts chosen.	2 Approximately half of the pictures contain accurate details to demonstrate knowledge of each concept chosen .	3 Most drawings contain accurate details to demonstrate knowledge of each concept chosen. 1 or 2 are still unclear.	4 All pictures contain accurate details to demonstrate knowledge of each concept chosen.
Draw 10 plan/animal species	1 4 or less plant and animal species are shown and labeled.	2 5-6 plant and animal species are shown and labeled.	3 7-9 plant and animal species are shown and labeled.	4 10 plant and animal species are shown and labeled.
Report - Content/Vocabulary	1 74% or fewer of concepts are described correctly, demonstrating little knowledge of ecosystem terms and concepts.	2 75-85% of concepts are described correctly to demonstrating fair knowledge of ecosystem terms and concepts.	3 85-94% of concepts are described correctly, demonstrating good knowledge of ecosystem terms and concepts.	4 95-100% of concepts are described correctly, demonstrating high knowledge of ecosystem terms and concepts.
Overall - Neatness	1 Project is very sloppy, showing little effort from the student. There is no color.	2 Project is not very legible, making it hard to read and understand. There is very little color or way too much color.	3 Project is fairly neat, but some parts are hard to read or understand. Color is added, but there could be a little more/less.	4 Project is neatly written and drawn. All parts are understandable. There is just enough color to create a pleasing experience.
Presentation to Class	1 Presentation misidentifies type of ecosystem, doesn't mention characteristics that define it.	2 Presentation identifies type of ecosystem, natural or geographic characteristics that define it but not both, some plants or animals but not both.	3 Presentation identifies type of ecosystem, most natural and geographic characteristics that define it, and types of organisms found in it.	4 Presentation identifies type of ecosystem, natural and geographic characteristics that define it, and types of organisms found in it. Students are prepared to give presentation and answer questions from the audience.

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Ecosystem Project

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