Taxonomy/Classification Project Information

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Taxonomy/Classification Project Instructions

Due Date:  Thursday, April 3rd.   (Required)

·        Students will choose an animal and research its biological classification and create a visual representation of this information.

·        Students may use construction paper, copy paper, poster board, etc.  However, the total size should be no larger than a half sheet of poster board
·        Required components:

o   Common name of the animal  -Top-

o   Scientific name of the animal (be sure to format correctly)  -Below Common Name & Above Triangle-

o   7 layers of classification (kingdom, phylum, class, order, family,  genus & species) of the animal organized into the upside down pyramid discussed in class 

o   Pictures, drawings, etc. used to represent the animal or its habitat

o   Student’s first and last name and period in the bottom left-hand corner

·        Students are encouraged to use a variety of materials  - - magazine pictures,  drawings, computers, etc. 

·        Students will be graded on neatness, attractiveness, following directions,  promptness and accuracy. 

*Note:  Research on the animal will be completed in class Wednesday, March 19th.  Further computer use must be done before or after school or at home.  However, the further use of a computer is not required for this project. 

 

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Taxonomy/Classification Project Grading Rubric
Teacher Name: Smith			Due Date:  Thursday, April 3rd.
Student Name:     ________________________________________
CATEGORY	Excellent	Needs Improvement	Unacceptable	Points Earned
Attractiveness	The project is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness. (10 points)	The project is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness. (5 points)	The project is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive. (0 points)
Levels of Classification	All 7 levels of classification are accurately listed. (35 points)	5 - 6 levels of classifcation are accurately listed. (25-30 points)	Less than 5 levels of classification are accurately listed. (0 - 20 points)
Scientific Name	The scientific name is accurate and is formatted correctly. (35 points)	Either the scientific name is not accurate - or - it is not formatted correctly. (20 points)	The scientific name is not accurate and is not formatted correctly. (0 points)
Following Instructions	All instructions were followed exactly. (10 points)	1-2 instructions were not followed. (5 points)	More than 2 instructions were not followed. (0 points)
Promptness	The project was turned in on or before the due date. (10 points)	The project was turned in one day late. (5 points)	The project was turned in 2 or more days late. (0 points)