Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
by Mrs. Tatum
Your culminating assignment for our study of Ecosystems is to research, write an informative essay,
create a visual aid and give an oral presentation about an ecosystem within one of Earths most
common biomes. We will complete most of the research and writing in class. You will be responsible
for creating your visual aid and preparing for your presentation outside of class time.
Presentations are scheduled for Tuesday, March 15th!
General Information
Earths Most Common Biomes
Terrestrial Biomes
Desert
Grasslands
Savanna
Tundra
Tropical Rainforest
Temperate Forest
Taiga Forest
Aquatic Biomes
Marine
Freshwater
Coral Reef
-Roles of Organisms: Food Chains & Webs producers, consumers, & decomposers
Suggested Sources: (check out our Google Classroom for more resources)
http://eschooltoday.com/ecosystems/what-is-a-biome.html
https://animalcorner.co.uk/
http://www.ducksters.com/science/ecosystems/world_biomes.php
Options for Visual Aid:
Poster/tri-fold board
Digital presentation (i.e. Google Slides)
Diorama
Big Book
Have another idea? Run it by the teacher!
Presentation:
2-5 minutes with use of visual aid (NOT reading of essay)
Information
Organization
I paraphrased
information from my
sources.
I information is mostly
relevant.
I attempted to
paraphrase
information for my
sources.
My information is
somewhat relevant.
I attempted to use a
graphic organizer.
I copied information in
sentences from my
sources.
My information is not
relevant to the topic.
I used a graphic
organizer to record
and organize
information while
researching.
I made little or no
attempt to use a
graphic organizer.
Informative Essay
! Topic Sentence or Paragraph
! Subtopics with Supporting Details (~3 paragraphs)
o Abiotic Factors
o Biotic Factors 2-3 plants and/or animals with adaptations
o Roles of Organisms producers, consumers, and decomposers
! Concluding Sentence or Paragraph
4
WRITING
Topic/
Introduction
I introduce my topic
clearly with an
appropriate beginning.
I introduce my topic in
the beginning without
engaging the reader.
My paragraphs are
indented and mostly
comprised of related
details.
My writing is somewhat
organized in sections of
related ideas.
My writing is
unorganized. Related
ideas are not grouped
together.
Supporting
Details/
Evidence
Conclusion
I develop interesting
ideas about my topic.
I develop reasonable
ideas about my topic.
I provide an engaging
concluding statement or
section related to the
information or
explanation presented.
I provide a concluding
I provide a simple
statement or section
concluding statement.
related to the information
or explanation
presented.
LANGUAGE
Vocabulary
I use an appropriate
formal voice.
I use an appropriate
formal voice.
I use an inappropriate
informal voice.
I use a somewhat
appropriate formal voice.
Grammar
I use a variety of
sentences that flow.
I use a variety of
sentences with few
grammatical errors that
do not interfere with
meaning or readability.
I use incomplete
sentences with many
errors that make my
writing very hard to read
and understand.
Visual Aid
! Quality
! Supports Presentation
! Accurate and Relevant Information
4
Quality
My visual aid is
adequate quality.
My visual aid is
somewhat adequate
lacking attention to
detail and effort.
My visual aid is
inadequate appears
sloppy and careless.
Use
My visual aid
effectively supports my
presentation.
My visual aid
adequately supports
my presentation.
My visual aid
somewhat supports
my presentation.
Accuracy
&
Relevance
Presentation
! Organized introduction, information (body), and conclusion
! Appropriate and Accurate Facts
! Relevant and Descriptive Details
! Speak Clearly at Understandable Pace and Volume & Make Eye Contact
4
Organization
Content
Presentation
Skills
My presentation is
very organized with a
clear and engaging
introduction, complete
information, and an
interesting conclusion.
I provide many
appropriate and
accurate facts
supported by relevant
and descriptive
details.
I speak very clearly
and expressively, at
an understandable
pace and volume, and
I make eye contact in
ways that engage the
audience.
My presentation is
organized with an
introduction,
information, and
conclusion.
My presentation is
somewhat organized
may have lacked in
one or two areas.
My presentation lacks
organization and may
be missing
components.
I provide some
appropriate and
accurate facts
supported by some
relevant and
descriptive details
I speak clearly, at an
understandable pace
and volume and make
eye contact regularly.
I provide few,
general, and/or
inaccurate facts.
I do not support my
facts with descriptions
or details.
I speak somewhat
clearly with somewhat
appropriate pace,
volume, and/or
expression. I only
make eye contact a
few times.
My presentation lacks
facts and details.
SCIENCE STANDARDS
SC.4.3.1 - Explain how simple food chains and food webs can be traced back to plants
SC.4.3.2 Describe how an organism's behavior is determined by its environment
SC.4.5.2 - Describe the roles of various organisms in the same environment
SC.4.5.3 - Describe how different organisms need specific environmental conditions to survive
WRITING STANDARDS
4.W.2 - Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
a. Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings),
illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
b. Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the
topic.
c. Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., another, for example. also, because).
d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
e. Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented.
4.W.9 - Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
b. Apply grade 4 Reading standards to informational texts (e.g., Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to
support particular points in a text).
LANGUAGE STANDARDS
4.L.2 - Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when
writing.
4.L.3 - Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing. speaking. reading. or listening.
a. Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely.
b. Choose punctuation for effect.