Zoo Exhibit Midterm Project
Standards Mastery Assessment
Have you ever been to the zoo? Going to the zoo is a great way to see and learn about living things from
around the world. Imagine you work for a zoo in your local city and have been asked to set up a new exhibit
entitled ​The Diversity of Animals​.
Your Task:​ Design an exhibit that highlights the different groups of animals in the animal kingdom and their
characteristics. Be sure to
-show the differences in shapes and forms of animals.
-show the similarities/differences in the ways in which groups of animals carry out basic life processes
(circulation, respiration, excretion, movement, response, feeding).
-design the exhibit so that it is clear and engaging to guests.
Your Product:​ Create a presentation detailing the setup (blueprint/map) of your exhibit and the key features of
each enclosure. Your product may be a poster, a diorama, an interview (recording or typed transcript), a
scrapbook, or a presentation booklet.
Your Timeline:​ This is a three-day project. You should budget your time accordingly.
Day 1: Complete all your research and map out the general direction of your project.
Day 2: Begin organizing and assembling your project.
Day 3: Complete the assembly of your project and add final touches.
Your project should be turned in on ​Monday, October 15​, at the beginning of class.
Assessment Rubric:
Score
Scientific Content
Quality of Exhibit
Punctuality
40
Exhibit reveals a thorough
understanding of animals and
the ways they carry out life
processes.
Exhibit is very organized,
educational, and engaging to
visitors.
10 pts- Project is turned in on
time.
30
Exhibit reveals an adequate
understanding of animals and
the ways they carry out life
processes.
Exhibit is organized and clear,
but it could be more engaging
to visitors.
8 pts- Project is turned in one
day late.
20
Exhibit reveals a limited
understanding of animals and
the ways they carry out life
processes.
Exhibit needs improvement in
clarity and organization. It is
somewhat engaging.
6 pts- Project is turned in two
days late.
10
Exhibit reveals significant
misunderstandings about
animals and the ways they
carry out life processes.
Exhibit is very unclear and
disorganized. It is not
engaging.
4 pts- Project is turned in three
days late.
Exhibit contains little to no
information about animals and
the way they carry out life
processes.
Exhibit is noticeably
incomplete.
2 pts- Project is turned in four
or more days late.
0
TOTAL
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