Names: _________________________________________________ Exhibit: ___________________________________

Presentation
Description Order Eye Contact 3 Logical sequence; easy to follow; good overview and transitions.a Holds attention of entire audience with the use of direct eye contact, seldom looking at notes. Student uses a clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms so that all audience members can hear presentation. All group members participated equally in the presentation of infomation. 2 Logical sequence of presentation; audience can follow; choppy transitions. Consistent use of direct eye contact with audience, but still returns to notes. Students voice is clear. Student pronounces most words correctly. Most audience members can hear presentation. All group members participated in the presentation, but it appeared that a couple of members dominated the presentation. 1 Some order of ideas but extremely choppy. Displayed minimal eye contact with audience, while reading mostly from the notes or screen. Students voice is low. Student incorrectly pronounces terms. Audience members have difficulty hearing presentation. One group member presented the entire time. Earned

Elocution

Individual Presentation

Total 12 max

Evolutionary Relationships
Description Comparison of Linnaean classification Do the animals share common ancestry? Where are the divergences? Common characteristics or adaptations: 3 Provided a thorough comparison of the classification and related to evolution. Identified a specific common ancestor and explained when each diverged. Thoroughly described and provided a phylogenetic tree. 2 Listed classifications of each animal and provided a brief comparison in relation to evolution. Identify the existence of common ancestry, but did not identify a specific ancestor. Thoroughly described appropriate divergences but no visual provided. Provided an explanation of common characteristics but provided little or no link to ecosystems and niches. 1 Listed classifications of each animal. Provided only a statement about a common ancestor with no further explanation or specific example. Provided a brief or vague description of appropriate divergences with no visual provided. Only listed common characteristics with no link to ecosystems and niches. (x2) = _____ Earned

Provided a thorough explanation of common characteristics including specific examples between the Are the natural species. Provided logical histories and reasoning utilizing similarties ecosystems similar? or differences in ecosystems and niches. (x2) TOTAL - 15 max

Zoo Analysis
Description How are animals chosen for captivity? Would the zoo choose to keep animals in the wild? Are there positive/negative effects on behavior in captivity? 3 Provided specific examples from their exhibit. 2 Provided specific examples from the Philadelphia Zoo. 1 Provided vague descriptions from the Philadelphia Zoo OR provided specific examples from other zoos. Provided a list of behaviors in captivity. Did not describe any positive or negative effects. Earned

Provided specific examples of differences in behavior in the zoo compared to the wild for the animals in their exhibit. Elaborated on positive and negative effects on behavior.

Provided general examples of differences in behavior. Briefly described positive and negative effects on behavior.

Are the animals set free? How do trainers interact with animals? Provided specific examples from groups exhibit.

Addressed whether the animals were set free or not with reasons why. Provided specific examples from the Philadelphia Zoo in general. Provided a thorough description of the education or training necessary for being a trainer at any exhibit at the Philadelphia Zoo. Described the means in which the Philadelphia Zoo maintains genetic diversity with no reference to examples from within the exhibit. Stated whether their animals are endangered. Gave vague reasons why or how humans have helped to conserve the animals.

Only stated whether the animals were set free or not. No reasons given. Provided vague descriptions from the Philadelphia Zoo OR provided specific examples from other zoos. Provided a vague description from Philadelphia Zoo OR provided thorough description regarding other zoos. Listed ways the Philadelphia Zoo maintains genetic diversity with no explanation OR described thoroughly how any zoo maintains genetic diversity. Only stated whether the animals are endangered without explanation.

Trainer Education

Provided a thorough description of the education or training necessary for being a trainer at this exhibit at the Philadelphia Zoo. Described the means in which the Philadelphia Zoo maintains genetic diversity, provided specific examples from this exhibit. Stated whether their animals are endangered. Provided specific reasons why they were endangered and how humans have helped to conserve the animals.

How does the zoo maintain genetic diversity?

Are the animals endangered or extinct? How have humans changed their ways to prevent extinction (x2) Are there special projects or fundraising efforts by the Philadelphia Zoo for your grouping of

(x2) = _______ Provided specific examples from groups exhibit. Provided specific examples from the Philadelphia Zoo in general. Provided vague descriptions from the Philadelphia Zoo OR provided specific examples from other zoos.

animals? Total - 26 max

Miscellaneous
CITATIONS:
___ Citation page provided. (1 pt) ___ Citation page is in proper MLA format. (1 pt) ___ Several credible resources were utilized in the research process. (1 pt)

VISUAL ONE:
___ Relevant and provided meaning to presentation (2 pt) ___ Engaging and interesting (1 pt) ___ Visually attractive (1 pt)

VISUAL TWO:
___ Relevant and provided meaning to presentation (2 pt) ___ Engaging and interesting (1 pt) ___ Visually attractive (1 pt)

Total (11 max): ________

FINAL GRADE (65 max):