ENDANGERED SPECIES RUBRIC
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Choose an animal that is on the endangered
species list that starts with the letter of your 1st
name.
Cut and paste a picture of it in color at the top of
your page.
Under the picture should be the common and
scientific name. (genus and species)
Describe the natural habitat and country where
your animal lives.
Describe what the causes are for this animal to
be on the endangered species list. Be very
specific and use paragraph form.
Describe what, if anything is being done to save
this animal.
What can you do to protect this species? Suggest
3 realistic ideas.
This project will have a cover page, a page to
answer questions 4-7, and a reference list.
Cite your information. Create a reference list.
Follow guidelines from the science fair research
paper.
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Due date
This rubric should be turned in with your paper. This will
count as a test grade.
This paper should be typed.
Be sure to put your name and group on the paper!