This document appears to be a rubric for assessing a student assignment on ecosystems. It evaluates students on their understanding of ecosystems and the balance of life within them. Areas of evaluation include explaining the temperature and weather of an ecosystem and demonstrating the connectedness of animals within the ecosystem food web. Students are also evaluated on their understanding of concepts like causation and connection, as well as skills and learner profiles around thinking, balance and reflection. Knowledge of the characteristics of the ecosystem is assessed, as is the student's presentation and sharing of their assignment. The rubric provides criteria for exceeded expectations, met expectations, met expectations with support, and exposed to expectations.

1. Sharing the Planet Ecosystems AssignmentGrade 4 11-12GSIS Name:
Exceeded Expectations Met Expectations Met Expectations with Support Exposed to Expectations
Understanding
The balance of
life within
ecosystems
The temperature and weather of
the ecosystem is explained in
thoughtful detail. A thorough food
web demonstrates the
connectedness of the animals in
this ecosystem.
The temperature and weather of
the ecosystem is explained
carefully. A well thought out food
web demonstrates the
connectedness of the animals in
this ecosystem.
The temperature and weather of
the ecosystem is partly explained.
A food web partially demonstrates
the connectedness of the animals
in the ecosystem.
An attempt at explaining the
temperature and weather of the
ecosystem is evident. A food web
demonstrates the connectedness of
the animals in the ecosystem but
without explanation.
Concepts
causation
responsibility
connection
Thorough connections are made,
identifying how the flora and
faunaof this ecosystem are inter-
dependent.
Clear connections are made,
identifying how the flora and fauna
of this ecosystem are inter-
dependent.
Some connections are made,
identifying the flora and faunathat
live in this ecosystem.
No connections are made toflora
and fauna of this ecosystem and
that they live there.
Skills
Learner Profile
Thinkers
Balanced
Reflective
Clear and deep understanding of
the learner profiles is
demonstrated in all areas of the
completed task
A clear understanding of the
learner profiles is demonstrated
in the completed task.
Some understanding of the
learner profiles is demonstrated
in the completed task.
Little understanding of the
learner profiles is demonstrated
in the completed task.
Learner
Attitudes
Appreciation
Curiosity
Enthusiasm
Clear and deep understanding of
the learner attitudes is
demonstrated in all areas of the
completed task.
A clear understanding of the
learner attitudes is demonstrated
in the completed task.
Some understanding of the
learner attitudes is demonstrated
in the completed task.
Little understanding of the
learner attitudes is demonstrated
in the completed task.
Knowledge
Ecosystems
The student identifies a deep
understanding of the
characteristics of the ecosystem,
where it is found and the flora
and fauna living in this habitat.
The student identifies clear
characteristics of the ecosystem,
where it is found and the flora
and fauna living in this habitat.
The student identifies few
characteristics of the ecosystem,
some countries where it is found
and some flora and fauna living
in this habitat.
The student identifies no
characteristics of the ecosystem.
There is no sign of where it is
found and the flora and fauna
living in this habitat.
Presentation
Sharing my
assignment
Uses a commanding voice with
appropriate volume, significant
use of eye contact and gives
information that is
knowledgeable and interesting
when answering questions.
Uses a clear voice with
appropriate volume, uses regular
eye contact and gives
information carefully when
answering questions.
Talks with inappropriate volume,
hardly uses eye contact and gives
limited information when
answering questions.
Does not share all ideas and
volume is inappropriate, does not
use eye contact with the audience
and gives no information when
answering questions.