RUBRIC: Identifying the Identify of Micro-organisms
from Closed Aquatic Ecosystems
Level 1
Knowledge and
Understanding
(proper use of
microscope,
researching
micro-organisms)
Thinking
(Research is
analysed and
compared to
observations in
order to
positively
identify
organism)
Communication
(Clear scientific
drawings, logical
order to report
information,
conventions,
creative style)
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Level 2
Demonstrates
limited ability to use
microscope properly
Demonstrates
limited research
skills
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Limited analysis is
evident in the
comparison of
findings and
observations
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Scientific drawings
meet limited
number of success
criteria
Information on
poster is not
displayed in an easy
to read order or
style
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Level 3
Demonstrates
some ability to
use microscope
effectively
Demonstrates
some research
skills
Some analysis is
evident in the
comparison of
findings and
observations
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Scientific
drawings meet
some success
criteria
Information is
somewhat clear
in its order and
display style
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Level 4
Demonstrates
considerable ability to
use a microscope to
locate specimens
Demonstrates
considerable research
skills
Considerable analysis is
made as findings and
observations are
compared and similarities
are evaluated, leading to
a conclusion
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Excellent level of analysis is
achieved through careful
evaluation of qualities and
behaviours evident in both
observed specimen and
researched organisms, leading to
a well founded conclusion
Scientific drawings meet
most or all success
criteria
Information is displayed
in a clear and easily read
style
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Scientific drawings are expertly
done, meeting all success criteria
Information is displayed clearly
and creatively in style and order
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Demonstrates excellent ability
when using a microscope to
locate specimens
Demonstrates excellent research
skills