Below is an old rubric I had for my students when we were learning about structural and behavioural

adaptations. The original intention was for students to work in groups of 3-4, make a poster about a
hybrid animal they have created (ex: animal with rhino body, eagle wings, shark gills, beaver tail etc.)
and then present their poster to the class. The students would be assessed on both their poster and
their presentation.

Poster Points
Quality of Information
- At least 3 animal parts
- Structural adaptation /20
- Behavioral adaptation
- How the adaptation help hybrid get their survival needs
Grammar and Spelling
- Capitals
- Run-on sentences /10
- Prison Words
- Transitions
Visually pleasing
- Colors
- Pictures /10
- Borders
- Neatness
Bonus
- More than 3 animal parts
- Animal part has both structural and behavioral adaptation explanation
- Creativity

Presentation Points
Quality of Information
- Did you cover all the major points on your poster? /20
- How adaptation helps your hybrid get their need and survive better
Quality of Presentation/Presentation skills
- Preparedness/fluency
- Volume
/20
- Eye Contact
- Speed
- Tone
Questions and Answers
- Able to answer questions from audience /10
- Ask audience appropriate questions about your hybrid

Deadline: April 14, 2021