Research:
Information
PowerPoint
3
Research was
done in an
organized
matter.
Sufficient
research was
done All
research was
cited correctly.
2
Research is
organized, but
more research
needed to be
done. All
research was
cited correctly.
Unorganized
research and
more research
needed to be
done.
Provided original,
detailed, and
descriptive
information about:
Diversity of
vertebrates,
Adaptations of
vertebrates, habitat,
survival traits, and
reproduction.
1-2 categories of
research are
missing. Research
needed more detail.
PowerPoint was
easy to read bullet points that
were originally
written. Theme
was clear
throughout slide
show.
Transitions were
used efficiently.
PowerPoint was
difficult to
understand
because of
presentation or
theme chosen.
Partners
worked
together well
and used
their time
efficiently.
3 or more categories
of research are
missing. Research is
not detailed enough.
PowerPoint was
created with little
effort.
Information
included was not
sufficient.
Partners
were
distracted
and did not
use time
efficiently.
1
Teamwork
Presentation
Both partners
spoke.
Knowledgeable on
material.
Made eye contact
with audience.
Speakers were not
comfortable with
materials. Little
eye contact was
made. One partner
spoke.
Vertebrate Research Project
You will be researching one group of vertebrates with a partner. Your job is to teach the class about the
vertebrate group you are assigned. You will be doing the following steps:
1. Working with a partner
2. Thoroughly researching your group of vertebrate
3. Creating a PowerPoint presentation to teach the class about your vertebrate
You will be graded on this entire project; starting from research to your presentation. This assignment is
worth 14 points.
This is what you need to research:
1. Diversity within your group of vertebrate (ex: how many different species are there? Give a examples)
2. Body – explain body features of the different species within your vertebrate group (ex. Amphibians :
most skin, four legs…)
3. Habitat – where can your vertebrate live
4. Traits and adaptations: What special traits and adaptation does your vertebrate have that makes it
unique?
5. Reproduction – how does your animal reproduce? Are there special conditions it needs to reproduce?
6. Function/Purpose – all animals serve a purpose in this world – what purpose does your animal have?
7. Food – Is your animal a herbivore, carnivore, or omnivore? Give examples of its meals. Where does it
fall in the food chain.
PowerPoint Presentation will need to include:
1. Title Slide
2. Diversity Slides
3. Body Slides
4. Habitat slide
5. Traits and adaptations slides
6. Reproduction slides
7. Function/Purpose Slide
8. Food Slide