Name__________________________________________Biome___________________________________________Date________________________________
5
All geographic and species
information is included,
with the correct number of
examples
4
6-7 pieces of
information in
included, not all of the
examples are included
3
4-6 pieces of the
information is
included, several
examples are missing
2
2-4 pieces of
information is
included, many
examples are
missing
1
1-2 pieces of
information is
included, very
few examples
are included
All recreational activities
and points of interest are
listed and described, and 2
other nearby biomes are
identified
2 recreational activities
and 1 point of interest
listed and described, 1
other biome identified
1 recreational activity
and 1 point of interest
with description, and
1 biomes identified
1 recreational
activity and 1 point
of interest noted
with no description,
and no biome is
identified
Weather Report:
*Average precipitation is clearly indicated
*average temperature is clearly indicated
*suggested supplies/gear provided (should include
clothing)
All information is correctly
and clearly indicated
2 out of the 3 pieces of
information is correct
and clearly indicated
Missing information,
and information is
correct but not clearly
indicated
Warnings:
*Threats to biome are identified/described
*Endangered species are identified (can be animal,
plant, plankton, etc)
*Impact of possible climate change on the biome is
addressed
Adequate identification
with a
description/discussion
included. More than 2
endangered species are
identified, with pictures.
Impact is completely
addressed (6-7 sentences)
Adequate identification
with little description
or discussion. 1-2
endangered species are
identified, with
pictures. Impact is
adequately discussed
(4-5 sentences)
Analysis/Evaluation:
Global importance of the biome is explained
Explanation is reasonable
and understandable
Explanation is
reasonable but not
clearly understood
Adequate
identification with no
description or
discussion. 1-2
endangered species
are identified, with no
pictures. Impact is
minimally addressed
(2-4 sentences)
Explanation is
understandable but
not reasonable
Missing
information, and
information
provided is clearly
indicated but
incorrect
Identification is
unsatisfactory, no
description or
discussion. 1
endangered species
identified, no
pictures
No recreational
activities or
points of
interest are
listed, and no
other biome is
identified
No information
is given
Geographic and Species Information:
*Biome’s location correctly and clearly identified
(should contain text and some illustration like a
map)
*abiotic factors are identified
*native producers are included (minimum of 2)
*adaptations of native producers are indicated
*native animals are included (minimum of 3)
*adaptations of the native animals are indicated
*at least 3 examples of cooperation and/or
competition are provided
Attractions:
*recreational activities listed (minimum of 3)
*minimum of 2 points of interest are represented
*Minimum of 2 other adjacent/nearby biome
identified (does not have to be an ocean biome)
Explanation is
unclear and not
reasonable
Threats and
endangered
species are not
identified.
Impact is not
addressed
Global
importance is
not explained
Total Points earned
pamphlet (80 max)
Total points earned
presentation (20)
Total score