Download Endangered and Extinct Species Rubric

Name______________
Endangered and Extinct Species Rubric
Identification of the plant or animal that is endangered,
threatened or extinct.
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A description of the organism’s ecosystem (include its food
source, habitat or shelter and water source).
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A description of the role the organism plays in its ecosystem
(predator, prey, consumer, producer, decomposer).
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A description of what will happen to other organisms and the
balance within the ecosystem if the population of the
endangered species continues to decline.
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Pictures or drawings of the plant or animal.
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A description of how scientists and other naturalist are taking
steps to prevent the further decline in the organism’s population
and extinction of the species.
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A detailed description of the physical characteristic of the
species (color, size, outer covering, claws, teeth, limbs or
leaf and root structure).
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A detailed description of the behavioral characteristics of
the plant or animal that helps it to survive.
_____ /10
Your opinion on how others can help save the endangered
species or how to prevent the extinction of other species.
_____ /10
Project is organized and well presented.
_____/10
Grade: _______/100