Rubric for Evolution Projects Adapted from Cell to Cell Project Rubric Listed Under Assessments (http://www.intel.com/education/unitplans/cells/cells.htm) Project Rubric Download This link will allow you to print a more printer friendly version. Home Evolution Unit Rubric for Projects Biology Related Sites Expectations for Biology Class Polar Bears By clicking on this link you will have access to a sample student presentation on the evolution of Polar Bears.

________________________________________________________________________ SOURCE CITATION and REFERENCES The project includes a properly composed reference page. All references are arranged in the proper MLA format. All references are assembled to their fullest extent. The references comply with the Fair Use guidelines. ________________________________________________________________________ 4 Points Completes all of the guidelines listed underneath Source Citation and References. All of the references are listed to their fullest extent and follow the proper format as outlined in the MLA. All of the references comply with the guidelines set forth by the Fair Use. ________________________________________________________________________ 3 Points Completes most of the guidelines listed underneath Source Citation and References. Most of the references are listed to their fullest extent and follow the proper format as outlined in the MLA. Most of the references comply with the guidelines set forth by the Fair Use. ________________________________________________________________________ 2 Points Completes some of the guidelines listed underneath Source Citation and References. Some of the references are listed to their fullest extent and follow the proper format as outlined in the MLA. Some of the references comply with the guidelines set forth by the Fair Use. ________________________________________________________________________ 1 Point Citations and References are incomplete. All of the references are listed to a minimal extent and do not follow the proper format as outlined in the MLA. The references do not comply with the guidelines set forth by the Fair Use. ________________________________________________________________________ 0 Points No citations or references are listed. ________________________________________________________________________ ORAL OR WRITTEN PRESENTATION The student uses the presentation tools to effectively communicate their learning. ________________________________________________________________________ 4 Points Communicates effectively. Conveys clear, focused main ideas supported by well-chosen details and examples. Designs presentation to match topic, audience and purpose. Uses tools to enhance the communication of content. ________________________________________________________________________ 3 Points Communicates completely. Conveys main ideas, supported by relevant details and examples. Designs presentation to match topic, audience and purpose. Uses tool to support the communication of content. ________________________________________________________________________ 2 Points Communicates partially. Conveys main idea but does not support effectively. Designs presentation that may not effectively match topic, audience or purpose. Use of tool does not support the communication of content. ________________________________________________________________________ 1 Point Communicates in a limited manner. Does not present or support main ideas. Does not match presentation to topic, audience or purpose. Use of tool interferes with communication of content. ________________________________________________________________________ 0 Points Blank, no response, or cannot be evaluated.

________________________________________________________________________ CONTENT and UNDERSTANDING Demonstrate understanding of evolution and its mechanisms. Distingishes between environmental pressure and organism change. Select and defend example of evolution in the animal kingdom. Analyze phylogenic tree of selected animal. ________________________________________________________________________ 4 Points Completes all components of the task. Demonstrates in-depth understanding of relevant concepts and/or processes. Chooses efficient and/or sophisticated processes to complete the project. Offers unique interpretations or extensions (generalizations, applications, analogies). ________________________________________________________________________ 3 Points Completes most important components of the task. Demonstrates understanding of major concepts, some supporting ideas/details may be overlooked or misunderstood. Chooses processes that allow him/her to complete the project. Offers expected interpretations or extensions. ________________________________________________________________________ 2 Points Completes some components of the task, not most important ones. Demonstrates that there are gaps in conceptual understanding. Needs assistance in choosing processes for completing project. Offers few or no interpretations or extensions. ________________________________________________________________________ 1 Point Work is incomplete. Shows minimal understanding, solution may be incorrect or irrelevant. Needs assistance in choosing processes. Needs assistance to complete basic steps of the project. ________________________________________________________________________ 0 Points Blank, no response, or cannot be evaluated. ________________________________________________________________________ ORGANIZATION and MECHANICS The work shows thoughtful organization and attention to conventions. ________________________________________________________________________ 4 Points Information presented in a clear sequence. Clear connections and transitions are made among ideas or topics. Formatting is consistent throughout presentation. Clear evidence of proofreading. No noticeable errors. ________________________________________________________________________ 3 Points Information presented in order. Ideas are connected. Formatting may vary, does not interfere with presentation. Adequate evidence of proofreading. Few errors do not detract from presentation. ________________________________________________________________________ 2 Points Some information out of order. Ideas may not be connected. Formatting inconsistencies detract from presentation. Some evidence of proofreading. Errors detract from presentation. ________________________________________________________________________ 1 Point Information is disorganized. Gaps in information exist. Inconsistent formatting interferes with presentation. Little or no evidence of proofreading. Errors interfere significantly. ________________________________________________________________________ 0 Points Blank, no response, or cannot be evaluated.