Ecosystem Action Plan Rubric
Name(s) __________________________________________________
Ecosystem ________________________________________________
Criterion  circle the
correct ecosystem type
Abiotic factors of
ecosystem fully explained,
including pictures or
elements of the diorama
Biotic factors fully
explained and represented
with photos or elements of
the diorama
Ecological relationships –
accurate and relevant to
the particular ecosystem
Threats
At-risk species
Human causes
Consequences
Action steps
One concrete action
Product
Sources cited
Terrestrial
biomes
Climate
Soil
Water features
Aquatic biomes
Fully
satisfies
5
5
5
Mostly
satisfies
4
4
4
Partially
satisfies
3
3
3
Minimally
satisfies
2
2
2
Element
is missing
1
1
1
Geographic
features/habitats
Living things – examples of different categories
(producers, consumers, scavengers, etc_
Food web – at least 4 levels
Map of your biome or ecosystem
Predator-prey
Intra-species competition
Inter-species competition
Mutualism
Parasitism
Commensalism
Clearly explained
Identified and their risk clearly described
Clearly explained and described
Described at the species and the ecosystem level
3 action steps; logical, reasonable, and feasible (relying
on resources currently available)
Is it something the class can do right now to make an
impact on the problem
Product criteria met (see back for grid)
Written portion – no spelling and grammatical errors
Typed, neat, creative, shows effort
5
4
3
2
1
5
4
3
2
1
5
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
5
5
5
5
5
4
3
2
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
5
4
3
2
1
10
3
8
8
4
6
6
2
4
2
1
1
Using proper MLA or APA citation
5
4
3
2
Water type/salinity
Stream flow or currents
Depth zones/photic
levels(sunlight)
pH or other water quality factors
2
1
Total
Points
/100