Place a mark from 1-5 next to each criterion to assess how well the
student understands minibeast habitats:
Habitat
understanding
Types of habitat
Minibeast’s
relationship to
habitat
Natural habitat
importance
1
2-3
4-5
Does not show an
understanding of
what a habitat is or
where you would
find one.
Shows a moderate
understanding of
what a minibeast is
by describing some
features and some
minibeast’s
habitats.
Shows an
understanding of
what a habitat is by
describing features,
where to find one
and what types of
minibeasts reside
in which habitat.
Cannot readily
identify the
different types of
habitat.
Has some
understanding of
the different types
of habitats.
Can identify the
different types of
habitat (such as in
water and in land)
and how these may
differ.
Does not
understand why
minibeasts have
different habitats,
or why this would
be needed for
survival.
Can somewhat
understand the
reasons for
different minibeast
habitats.
Understands the
reasons as to why
minibeasts have
their own unique
habitats and how it
helps them to
survive.
Is not aware of the
importance of a
natural habitat or
how the
environment is
important for
minibeast survival.
Has a moderate
understanding of
the importance of a
natural habitat, by
linking the
environment to the
minibeast’s
survival needs.
Understands how
minibeasts use
nature to create
their habitats and
the important
elements of nature
that minibeasts
need.