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Classification of Animals Project 
Classification of Animals Project
Students will research a specific animals for classification from the phyla: Echinodermata, Annelids, Mullosca (gastropoda), Arthropoda (insecta, myriapoda, arachnida, crustaceans), Chordata (birds, reptiles, fish, mammals, amphibians) Students will research their animals' classifications (KPCOFGs). They will present their findings, along with a picture of each animal and the type of body plan it has. The project is DUE ON ___________________________.
Rubric Code: UXB28W9
By Junior354
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Subject: Biology  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Total Pts: _______/80
=______%
  Exemplary

Exceeds the requirements for this subject and grade level's standards.

10 pts

Proficient

Meets the requirements for the subject and grade level's standards.

8 pts

Developing

Shows many characteristics aligned with this subject and grade level's standards but does not meet all expectations.

5 pts

Beginning

Shows a minimum number of characteristics aligned with this subject and grade level's standards but is far from meeting the expectations.

2 pts

Project Requirements

The requirements are included in the final project:<BR>
(1) Student chose one animal from the appropriate phyla; (2) Classification on all levels (KPCOFGS) is listed; (3) Pictures or drawings of animals are included; (4) Specified body plan. <BR>
Any additional classification information may be included.
Exemplary

More than the required information is present on the final page for each animal. The format of the final project is as specified in the directions.
Proficient

All required information is present on the final page for each animal. The format of the final project is as specified in the directions.
Developing

MOST (more than 75%) of the required information is present on the final page for each animal. The format of the final project is as specified in the directions.
Beginning

MUCH (less than 75%) of the required information is present on the final page for each animal. The format of the final project is NOT as specified in the directions.
Taxonomy Charts

The student will include a taxonomy chart of the animal kingdom and a hierarchy of biological classification chart.
Exemplary

Charts are complete and accurate.
Proficient

One chart is complete and accurate and the other is missing one step or two.

Both charts are missing one step or two.
Developing

Both charts are missing a few steps.
Beginning

No charts are included.
Both charts are completely incorrect or missing too much steps.
Classification

The animal is classified according to KPCOFGs
Exemplary

The animal is correctly classified in KPCOFGs, with the correct capitalization.
Proficient

The animal is correctly classified in KPCOFGs, with incorrect capitalization.
Developing

The animal is classified but missing a step or two in order.
Beginning

The animal is not classified.
Type of body plan

The student will include the type of body plan the animal has.
Exemplary

Gives the correct body plan for each animal.
Proficient

Gives the correct body plan for 75% of the animals in the project.
Developing

Gives the correct body plan for 50% of the animals in the project.
Beginning

Gives the correct body plan for less than 50% of animals or none at all.
Correct labels and annotations

The student will include labels and annotations for each animal in the project.
Exemplary

Gives an accurate account for each part and annotates precisely.
Proficient

Gives a brief account for each part as well as brief annotations.
Developing

Gives account for one or two parts as well as annotations.
Beginning

No description is given
Pictures

The pictures represent some aspect of the chosen animals.
Exemplary

All pictures/ drawings are included and accurately represent the aspect of the animals and show some level of creativity.
Proficient

Most pictures are included and accurately represent all or some aspect of the animals.
Developing

Most of the included pictures do not accurately represent the aspect of the animals.
Beginning

The included pictures do not accurately represent some aspect of the animals but indicate the student made an attempt at cutting and pasting a picture.
Timeliness, Neatness, and Effort

The project should be turned in on time and be neat, representing grade-level work.<BR>
Students will lose 10% per day for late projects.
Exemplary

The project was turned in on time and is neat, with NO spelling or grammar errors. It represented grade-level or above level work.
Proficient

The project was turned in on time and is neat, but there are some (less than 5) spelling and/or grammar errors present. Work was representative of student's grade level.
Developing

The project was turned in on time but is NOT as NEAT as it could have been, including 5-10 spelling and/or grammar errors. Work is borderline representative of current grade level.
Beginning

The project may have been LATE or is NOT as NEAT as it could have been, including many (>10) spelling and/or grammar errors. A lack of sufficient effort for current grade level can be seen.
Creativity

The album should be creative and the cover should easily grab attention.
Exemplary

Extremely creative
Proficient

Moderately creative
Developing

Some areas of creativity
Beginning

Little to no creativity.



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  • Biology, Classification, Taxonomy, Animal, Project


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