Name: _________________________________________
Date: __________________________
Biodiversity Exhibit @ the ROM
Visit the Biodiversity exhibit at the Royal Ontario Museum. At one of the exhibits about how Clear-cutting,
Invasive Species, Extracting Natural Resources, or Overfishing is affecting biodiversity, use the interactive
screens to learn about one of the species on display. (T/I, C)
Common Name of Species:
Sketch of Species:
Scientific Name of Species:
Classification (seven taxa - K > P > C > O > F > G > S):
Answer ONE of the following questions regarding your chosen species. If no specific information is available for
your species, provide a reasonable analysis of your own, based on what you learned in the course or in displays
for other species, or conduct additional research and cite your sources of information.
1. How has human intervention affected this species and the ecosystem this species is connected to?
Analyze the risks and benefits of human intervention to the biodiversity of this species’ ecosystem.
OR
2. How has climate change impacted the biodiversity of this species’ ecosystem? Include specific details
in your explanation, such as cause-and-effect, or interactions amongst species. (T/I, C)
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Biodiversity Exhibit @ the ROM
Rubric for Assignment
Common Name
Scientific Name
Classification
(T/I, C)
Analysis of
Human
Intervention /
Climate Change
(T/I, C)
Level 1 (0-59%)
Needs Improvement/
Unsatisfactory
Common name,
scientific name, and 7
taxa are not correctly
identified or are
missing.
Level 2 (60-69%)
Satisfactory
Level 3 (70-79%)
Meets Expectations
Level 4 (80-100%)
High level/
Exceeds Expectations
Common name,
scientific name, and 7
taxa are all correctly
identified and in the
correct format.
Common name,
scientific name, and 7
taxa are somewhat
correctly identified.
Common name,
scientific name, and 7
taxa are mostly
correctly identified.
May not be in the
correct format.
Analysis of impact of
human intervention or
climate change is
limited;
examples/facts are
lacking, or irrelevant.
Analysis of impact of
human intervention or
climate change is
somewhat clear;
examples/facts are
vague or lacking.
Analysis of impact of
human intervention or
climate change is
clear; includes specific
examples or facts.
Analysis of impact of
human intervention or
climate change is clear
and thorough; includes
specific and relevant
examples or facts.
No additional sources
of information cited
for research.
No additional sources
of information cited
for research.
May cite additional
sources of information
for research.
May cite additional
sources of information
for research.
Overall Mark: ______________
Alternate Assignment if you were not able to do this at the ROM:
Research and identify a species currently at risk in Canada. Answer the previous page’s questions (chart +
choose one of 1-2). Your answer to #2 should be a well-formulated written paragraph with at least 3 credible
sources of information, cited in a works cited list.
NTCS / SBI3U / Chow