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Names: __________________________________________ Period: ______________________
Topic: ____________________________________ Assessor: ___________________________
Use this scoring guide to help you as you work on your presentation. You will also use the same criteria to assess each group’s presentation. |
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PRESENTATION (25 POINTS POSSIBLE) |
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/5 |
The presentation teaches the audience something new and significant. |
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/5 |
The presentation’s speech elements integrate with the visual elements in a thoughtful way. |
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/5 |
The delivery is effective (voice, pacing, eye contact, control of movement, and so forth). |
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/5 |
The team clearly practiced the presentation. |
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/5 |
Everyone in the team participates equally in the presentation. |
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/25 |
TOTAL FOR PRESENTATION |
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SCIENCE (50 POINTS POSSIBLE) |
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/10 |
The biome is clearly defined. |
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/10 |
Geographic terms are used to describe where the biome is found on Earth. |
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/10 |
Climatic and geographic factors causing the biome are explained in detail. |
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/10 |
Life (plant, animal, and human) and mechanisms for survival in the biome are described in detail. |
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/10 |
References are cited. |
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/50 |
TOTAL FOR SCIENCE |
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ORGANIZATION AND MECHANICS (25 POINTS POSSIBLE) |
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/5 |
Ideas are effectively communicated and topical vocabulary is used. |
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/5 |
Attention given to proper writing conventions (spelling, grammar, and punctuation) is evident. |
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/5 |
Text elements (headings, lists, and so forth) are logical and easy to follow. |
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/5 |
Writing includes descriptive words, interesting thoughts, and well-developed ideas. |
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/5 |
Graphics, charts, tables, and/or pictures enhance the project. |
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/25 |
TOTAL FOR ORGANIZATION AND MECHANICS |
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5 = Awesome—The team clearly went above and beyond the required expectations and delivered a high quality product and presentation.
4 = Good—The team clearly worked hard to meet required expectations and delivered a good product and presentation.
3 = OK—The team did an adequate job and met most expectations. The product and presentation were okay.
2 = Needs Work—The team struggled with meeting expectations. The product and presentation were inadequate or hard to follow.
1 = Lack of Effort—The team clearly did not put forth the necessary effort to meet any expectations. The product and presentation lacked focus and were hard to follow.
0 = Not Acceptable—The team did not do a project or presentation. |
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