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Student Name_________________________________________     Date______________________            

Please use these ratings to rate each of the criteria in the scoring guide.

5	4	3	2	1
Exceeded expectations. Criteria was met and expanded on, well beyond the scope of the project.	Met all criteria and included some extra elements or details to enhance the project.	Met the criteria.	Came close to meeting criteria but was missing one or two minor elements or details.	Did not meet the criteria and was missing crucial elements.

Criteria	Weight	Score
Research paper and chosen presentation format (slideshow, newsletter, or Web site) provided an overview of genetic engineering in agriculture.	_____X2
Research paper and chosen presentation format provided a supported investigation of the social, ethical, and monetary issues around the benefits and risks of GE agriculture, especially related to the concerns of Ixtapa.	_____X5
Research paper and chosen presentation format provided recommendations to help council members reach a decision regarding whether they want to plant genetically engineered corn.	_____X2
Proposal turned in.	_____X1
Research proof turned in.	_____X1
Research paper and chosen presentation format are free of any grammatical and spelling errors.	_____X1
Class presentation was original and well rehearsed with smooth delivery. Team members had clear roles in the presentation, and all of them were “experts” on the subject.	_____X2
The overall presentation product is eye-catching and creative. The layout, fonts, and colors are well chosen to enhance the message and to provide the most impact. Images support the message and enhance the overall product.	_____X3
Project Total Score		/85