Ecology Project Rubric
Content: Evidence that
a student can analyze
and distinguish the key
components of an
ecosystem including
food web, trophic
levels and flow of
energy
Content: Evidence that
a student can analyze
and describe how their
observed organisms are
ecologically linked
together.
Content: Evidence that
a student can
distinguish between
abiotic/biotic factors,
predator-prey
relationships and
symbiotic relationships.
(Note: Inaccurate
statements count as
missing parts)
Mastered
Requirements (10 pts.)
Comprehensive and
neatly organized record
of the selected
ecosystem’s food web,
trophic levels, flow of
energy & environmental
impact
Exceeds Requirements
(8-9 pts.)
The biology community
listing is not
comprehensive and
missing 1 of the
identifying factors
Meets Requirements
(6-7 pts.)
The biology community
list is not
comprehensive and
missing 2 of the
identifying factors.
Does Not Meet
Requirements (5 pts.)
The biology community
list is not
comprehensive and is
missing most of the
factors.
Description is detailed
and includes at least 5
organisms (a producer
and decomposer
included)
Description is not
detailed and includes
only 4 organisms
Description is not
detailed and includes
fewer than 4 organisms
Missing section
Presentation is accurate
and includes at least
five biotic and abiotic
factors, one example of
a predator-prey
relationship and one
symbiotic relationship.
Presentation is
incomplete and includes
only 4 biotic & abiotic
factors or no predatorprey relationship or no
symbiotic relationship.
Presentation is
incomplete and missing
two key components.
Presentation is
incomplete and missing
multiple components.
Content: Evidence that
a student can
distinguish how the
behavior or an
organism directly ties
to its evolution as a
population.
Presentation format
(poster, video, power
point, etc)
Behavior is well
documented and
evolutionary
significance is detailed
Both behavior and
evolutionary
significance is
moderately addressed
Both behavior and
evolutionary
significance is average
and lacking details
Neither behavior or
evolutionary
significance is present
Presentation is
organized, all sections
are present and
includes pictures for ALL
sections of the project
Presentation includes
pictures for only parts
of the project
Presentation is
incomplete,
disorganized and
contains some pictures
Presentation is
incomplete,
disorganized and
contains no pictures