Students will be evaluated as a group in the areas listed in the rubric.
| Beginning 1 | Developing 2 | Accomplished 3 | Exemplary 4 | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classify plants and animals according to internal and external features using a developed classification systems, organized using a flow chart. | Classification of a total of 6 out of 10 living organisms (that includes the created living things) correctly with 6 flow charts. | Classification of a total of 7 out of 10 living organisms (that includes the created living organisms) correctly with 6 legible and easy to follow flow charts. | Classification of a total of 8 out of 10 living organisms (that includes the created living organisms) correctly with 6 legible and easy to follow flow charts and 1 flow chart that combines all 6 flow charts. | Classification of a total of 9 or 10 living organisms correctly with 6 flow charts that are easy to follow and 1 flowchart that combines all 6 flow charts and is easy to follow. | |
| Poster of new living thing that communicates what the new living thing looks like. | Poster that includes: 1)a picture of an original living thing 2)a description of five characteristics listed | A poster that includes: 1) a picture of an original living thing 2)a description of six characteristics listed in an organized fashion 3)few spelling errors | A poster that includes 1)a picture of an original living thing 2) a description of six or more characteristics listed in an organized fashion 3) no spelling errors. 4)easy to read | A poster that includes: 1) a picture of an original living thing2) a description of six or more characteristics listed in an organized fashion 3) no spelling errors. 4) good artistic design. | |
Presentation of classification findings and new living thing | 1)Information presented relevant and in a logical order 2)One media used for presentation effectively | 1)Information presented relevant and in a logical order 2)Two media forms used for presentation excluding video effectively. | 1)Information presented relevant and in a logical order 2)Video used for presentation media effectively.
| 1)Information presented relevant and in a logical order 2)Two media forms used for presentation including video effectively. | |
Work co-operatively in a group
| 1)Work co-operatively using information technology skillsOR 2)Demonstrate ability to collaborate to develop a group display. | 1)Work co-operatively using information technology skills AND 2)Demonstrate ability to collaborate to develop a group display with satisfactory results | 1)Work co-operatively using information technology skills AND 2)Demonstrate ability to collaborate to develop a group display | 1)Work co-operatively using information technology skills AND 2)Demonstrate ability to collaborate to develop a group display with above average results | |
Group self-evaluation
| Worked together though some problems (had disagreements) | Worked together with a few problems (only minor disagreements) | Worked together and every one had input into decisions though a few problems | Worked well together, no problems and everyone had input into decisions. |