Biology 20: Alien Taxonomy Project

Name(s) on Project:

Outcomes

Date:

Criteria

Met

Not

Modifications and Goals for Next

Met

Assessment

Obvious division between

kingdoms & phyla that
makes sense (i.e auto- vs.
heterotroph)
Proper Kingdom notation

3A & F;
Taxonomic Scheme

Proper Phylum notation

Proper Genus & species
notation (2 words)
Chart fully completed for
all 10 organisms
Names sound Latin
Species name has
organisms
characteristics
Approx. 9 steps

3F; Dichotomous Key

Steps numbered from

to
2 choices at each step
10 organisms in proper
Genus & species notation
(2 words) as dead ends

Indentification of all

1A; 3A; 3F; Esthetics &

organisms possible
Colour illustrations

Professional Scientific

Neatness of project

Presentation
All 10 organisms
represented
Arrows pointing in

1A; 3A Food Web

direction of energy flow

Starts with the sun
Each trophic level
labelled as:
autotrophs/producers;
o

heterotrophs/1 consumers;
o

heterotrophs/2 consumers;
o

heterotrophs/3 consumers;

Overall Project Grade: (circle one)

Not Yet/Basic/Adequate/Competent/Skilled/Exemplary

Assessed by (Name):

Teacher:
Self:
Peer:

Questions/Comments:

Biology 20 Taxonomy Project: Competency Assessment Rubric

Basic

Collaboration
Self:

Partner Name:
(If applicable)

Partner Name:
(If applicable)

Adequate

Competent

Skilled

I was not prepared/present for

the majority of check-ins and
did not communicate with my
group outside of class.

I was present for at least two

check-ins and got together
outside of class on at least
one occasion.

I was present for most checkins and got together outside

of class on more than one
occasion.

I was present for all check

and regularly communicat
with my group members
outside of class.

I allowed my group members to

organize the project and
generate ideas without me.

I relied heavily on my group

members for organization and
project ideas.

I partially contributed to
organizing and generating
ideas.

I fully contributed to organ

and generating project ide

Was not prepared/present for

the majority of check-ins and
did not communicate with
group outside of class.

Was present for at least two

check-ins and got together
outside of class on at least
one occasion.

Was present for most checkins and got together outside

of class on more than one
occasion.

Was present for all checkand regularly communicat

with group members outsi
class.

Allowed group members to

organize the project and
generate ideas without them.

Relied heavily on my group

members for organization and
project ideas.

Partially contributed to
organizing and generating
ideas.

Fully contributed to organi

and generating project ide

Was not prepared/present for

the majority of check-ins and
did not communicate with
group outside of class.

Was present for at least two

check-ins and got together
outside of class on at least
one occasion.

Was present for most checkins and got together outside

of class on more than one
occasion.

Was present for all checkand regularly communicat

with group members outsi
class.

Allowed group members to

organize the project and
generate ideas without them.

Relied heavily on my group

members for organization and
project ideas.

Partially contributed to
organizing and generating
ideas.

Fully contributed to organi

and generating project ide

Comments/Personal Reflection:
1

What did YOU contribute to this project?

What is 1 valuable thing you learned about team collaboration during this process?

What was the best thing about this project? What suggestions do you have to improve this project?

Comments About Group Member Participation: (Optional)