Grading Rubric

Criteria

Explanation

Points

Content Knowledge

All objectives addressed in detail (varies per group). (30)

Students demonstrate full knowledge with explanations and elaboration. (10)

New vocabulary is identified, defined, and used (accurately) in the presentation. (5)

Students are able to answer all peer questions. (5)

______/50

Oral

Presentation

Technolgy is used to reinforce concepts and support presentation. (5)

All images and graphs (pertinent to presentation) are explained. (5)

Appropriate amount of information included. (5)

Diagram colors, fonts, and format are eye appealing and easily read. (5)

______/20

Organization

Students present information in logical, interesting sequence which audience can follow. (4)

Presentation follows format. (3)

Students do not pause or converse about presentation during the presentation itself; presentation clearly rehearsed in advance. (3)

______/10

Delivery

Student used clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms.

Students do not read directly from slides or charts.

Appropriate amount of time spent discussing each slide or chart in presentation.

Student presentation did not exceed 20 minutes (including closing).

Students are enthusiastic about material and make presentation interesting to their peers (fluctuate tone of voice and maintain eye contact with peers).

______/10

Preparedness

Students have the Power Point or other presentation equipment prepared and ready to be presented at the start of class. All technical issues have been remedied and power point tested in advance. (2)

Students have assessment prepared and ready to distribute to students in class at start of presentation. (2)

Students have worksheet/handout to provide to students; worksheet distributed by close of presentation. (2)

The handout/worksheet is complete and assesses student understanding of material. (2)

Presentation clearly practiced in advance; presentation flows easily from one concept to the next. (2)

______/10

TOTAL

______/100

Criteria

Explanation

Points

Content

Silhouette is life-sized. (9)

All main organs of system included. (10)

Organs are positioned anatomically correct.  (12)

Labels of organs explaining their functions are included. (12)

Labeled pathway that something would travel in system; viewer can clearly see path and understand concept being illustrated.

Information is accurate. (12)

______/55

Presentation

Silhouette is neat, creative, and has color

Labels are typed in font > 26.

Clear time and effort put into presentation.

_____/20

Optional Extra Credit

3-D Organs

Organs with mechanical demonstration

3.3 DNA $ per organ

# of organs: _____

DNA $ : ________

TOTAL

_____/75