This document contains a rubric for assessing a student project on sharing the planet's ecosystems. It evaluates students on their understanding of concepts like causation and responsibility in ecosystems. It assesses their use of print and digital media to raise awareness of an ecological issue, and how well they demonstrate skills in using media, understanding learner profiles and attitudes, and showing knowledge of ecosystems. It also evaluates the quality and completeness of their presentation in the format of a newspaper article addressing who, what, when, where, why and how regarding an ecosystem issue.

1. Sharing the Planet Ecosystems SummaiveGrade 4 12-13GSIS Name:
Exceeded Expectations Met Expectations Met Expectations with Support Exposed to Expectations
Understanding
Effective Use of
Media
Excellent use of both print and
digital media in informative and
engaging ways to raise
awareness of an ecological issue.
Good use of both print and
digital media in informative and
engaging ways to raise
awareness of an ecological issue.
Both print and digital media are
used to raise awareness of an
ecological issue.
Either print or digital media are
incomplete.
Concepts
causation
responsibility
connection
Thorough connections are made,
identifying how the issue affects
the flora, fauna, living and non-
living parts of ecosystems.
Clear connections are made,
identifying how the issue affects
the flora, fauna, living and non-
living parts of ecosystems.
Some connections are made,
identifying how the issue affects
the flora, fauna, living and non-
living parts of ecosystems.
No connections are made,
identifying how the flora, fauna,
living and non-living partsof
ecosystemsare affected by the
issue.
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 shows excellent
understanding of an issue
related to an ecosystem.
Excellent understanding of the
issue and its relationship to the
central idea is evident.
The student good understanding
of an issue related to an
ecosystem. Good understanding
of the issue and its relationship
to the central idea is evident.
The student shows some
understanding of an issue
related to an ecosystem. Some
understanding of the issue and
its relationship to the central
idea is evident
The student shows little or no
understanding of an issue
related to an ecosystem. Little
understanding of the issue and
its relationship to the central
idea is evident.
Presentation
Newspaper
Article
Article adequately addresses the
5 W’s and H (who, what, when,
where, why, and how in the
correct format of a newspaper
article with headline and byline.
The article adequately addresses
4 of the 5 W’s in the correct
format of a newspaper article
with headline and byline.
The article adequately addresses
3 of the 5 W’s in the correct
format of a newspaper article
with headline and byline.
The article adequately addresses
2 of the 5 W’s in the correct
format of a newspaper article
and/or missing headline/byline.