Group Members Mutated Species
Benign
1 2
Content & Clarity Inaccurate
information/presentation.
Understanding of chosen mutation
not seen. Does not meet
expectations.
Presentation Reading off of the screen/paper
instead of presenting to the group.
Shows little to no memorization or
understanding of chosen mutation.
No connection with audience. Does
not meet expectations.
Creativity Absence of creative design. Does
not meet expectations.
Mutation Type
Presentation of mutation not fully
accurate, some confusion seen.
Some required information missing.
Representation of understanding of
chosen mutation and its
effects/characteristics needs further
development. Minimally meets
expectations.
More than half of the presentation
read from screen/paper. Some
memorization or understanding of
chosen mutation seen. Some
audience connection. Able to
answer some questions adequately.
Minimally meets expectations.
Little or no creativity seen in design.
Problems with planning and
organization. Poor use of
presentation method. Minimally
meets expectations.
Harmful, Beneficial or
3 4
Generally accurate presentation of
chosen mutation seen. Shows an
adequate understanding of chosen
mutation. No required information
missing. In depth information, some
extra information seen/presented.
Meets expectations.
Some reading from the screen/paper
still seen. Seems engaged and
interested in presentation. Audience
engaged and interested in
presentation. Audience connection
apparent. Very little reading of
sentences seen. Facial expressions
and tone of voice appropriate for
presentation. Able to answer
student questions. Meets
expectations.
Shows some creativity in design.
Use of materials/methods shows
satisfactory planning and
organization. Meets expectations.
Feedback and Questions
Highly accurate and in-depth presentation of chosen
mutation. Very well researched with no missing
required elements. Shows a very good understanding
of chosen mutation. Extra information may have been
added to enhance presentation. Exceeds expectations.
No reading of sentences or from the screen/paper seen.
Very engaging presentation. Presenter is excited about
presentation. Audience is very engaged and interested
in presentation. Facial expressions, body language and
tone of voice appropriate for presentation. It is clear
that the presenter knows "his/her" stuff. Able to answer
student questions. Exceeds expectations.
Innovative use of materials/method that shows
excellent planning, organization and hard work.
Presentation shows original and unique ideas. Catches
viewer's attention, great use of visuals. Exceeds
expectations.