Name: _______________________________________ Animal: ______________________Final Grade: ____________

Page 1 - Introduction
Description Linnaean Classification Picture Locations Key Features Three key features are included Two key features are included 3 2 Complete classification in correct notation 1 Classification present but not complete Picture included Locations included One key feature is included Earn ed

Total 7 max

Page 2 - Habitat
Description What is the biome the animal lives in. Has the natural environment of the animal changed over time due to human impact? Description of the zoo habitat. Key features of habitat / inventions to make the animals feel at home Has the zoo met the needs of this animal? Total 12 max 3 Thorough description including key features Thorough description of how the environment changed and related it to the survival of the species. Thorough description of the habitat including a photo or sketch. Thorough description or explanation of some key features of the habitat including reasons for these items. Answer including multiple reasons why. 2 Vague or brief description of biome. Vague or brief description of how the environment changed and how it related to the survival of the species. Thorough description of the habitat but no inclusion of a photo or sketch. Vague or brief description of the key features of the habitat, including vague or brief reasoning for these items. Answer including one reason why. 1 Only the biome name is given. Vague or incomplete description of how the environment changed, but did not relate this change to the survival of the species. Photo or sketch provided, but with no additional description. Minimal description of the key features of the habitat, includes minimal reasoning for these items, or does not include reasons for the items at all. Yes/no answer provided. Earn ed

Page 3 - Behavior
Description Provide examples of behaviors of this animal in the wild 3 Provided multiple examples including a symbiotic relationship. 2 Provided multiple examples not including a symbiotic relationship. 1 Provided only one example of behavior not including a symbiotic relationship. OR Provided only a symbiotic relationship with no examples of behavior other than the symbiotic relationship. Stated other animals in zoo habitat with no description. Earned

Describe the relationships that this animal has at the zoo. Does the animal interact with other animals of its species?

Thorough description of who the animal lives with and why. If the animal lives alone, explained why. Comparison to the natural habitat provided. Thorough explanation of interactions in the zoo and the wild including mating, grooming, living, hunting, etc

Vague or brief description of who the animal lives with and why. Vague or incomplete comparison to the natural habitat provided. Vague or brief explanation of interactions in the zoo and the wild. Limited examples of mating, grooming, living, hunting, etc.

Listed interactions in the zoo and the wild with no explanation and/or limited examples.

Total - 9 max

Page - 4 - Feeding
Description What type of feeding relationship does this animal have? Identify other organisms it would eat. How does the animal obtain its food? Feeding relationships in the zoo. 3 Thoroughly explained the types of feeding relationships that the animal is involved in (type of consumer). Included several examples of organisms it would eat (+1 if included an acceptable food chain) Thorough description of feeding behaviors Thorough description of the food that is given to the animal and why. Described how the animal is fed. 2 Vague or brief explanation of the types of feeding relationships that the animal is involved in (type of consumer) Included a few examples of organisms it would eat. 1 Provided only a statement of the feeding relationship with no explanation. Included one example of an organism it would eat. Earned

Vague or brief description of feeding behaviors. Vague or brief description of the food given to the animal and why. Briefly described how the animal is fed.

Provided only a statement of the deeding behaviors. Provided only a statement of the foods given to the animal at the zoo.

Total - 12 max

Page 5 - ADAPTATIONS Description What features does this animal have that help it survive in its environment? (x2) 3 Included at least 4 adaptations with explanations of how each trait offers an advantage. 2 Included fewer than 4 adaptations with explanations of how each trait offers an advantage. Vague or brief discussion of the adaptations of the animal. 1 Provided only a list of adaptations with no explanation of how each trait offers an advantage. Only a listing of adaptations provided. Earned

x2=___

How have these conditions Related characteristics to the affected the evolution of adaptations of the animal the animal? Total - 9 max

Citations ___ Citation page provided. (1 pt) ___ Citation page is in proper MLA format. (1 pt) ___ Primary resource is included. (1 pt) ___ At least two additional resources were used. (1 pt)

Overall Quality ___ Multiple images were used throughout. (2 pt) ___ Professional appearance, the booklet appears that effort was placed into its creation. (2 pt)