AP Environmental Science 2017 RUBRIC

Mrs. Hobbs

AP Environmental Science 2017 RUBRIC

Exemplary / Satisfactory / Needs Improvement / Unsatisfactory / Points Earned
Book Cover / - Must have the: Title, complete name, period, subject, and teacher name
- Sturdy stiff cover, bound together
10 / - Cover is missing 1 or 2 items of information
- Sturdy stiff cover, bound together
6 / - Cover is missing more than 2 items of information
- Sturdy stiff cover, bound together
4 / - Cover is missing more than 2 items of information
- Unsturdy cover and/or not bound together
0
Page Requirements / - Thick paper was used
- Each page has a picture of student in front of the tree
- Each page is dedicated to one tree and uses black ink or typed text
15 / - Thick paper was not used
- Each page has a picture of student in front of the tree
- Each page is dedicated to one tree
- Did not use black ink or typed text
10 / - Thick paper was not used
- Each page has a picture, but missing the student in front of the tree
- One page was dedicated to each tree
- Pages stick together or plastic was used
6 / - Thick paper was not used
-Missing pictures of the student in front of the tree
- One page was not dedicated to each tree
- Pages stick together or plastic was used
0
Leaf Requirements / - Two leaves are present showing top and bottom of leaf
- leaves fit on the page and are not overhanging
- Has 20 tree species with a minimum of 15 native species
- no more than four Oaks, and no fruit trees unless they are additional
20 / - Has all requirements are excellent but, 3 or fewer leaves are damaged or broken
20 / - 6 – 10 leaves are in poor condition
-Two leaves are present, but not showing top and bottom of leaf
- leaves do not fit on the page and are overhanging
- Has 25 tree species But greater than 10 ornamental species
- has more than four Oaks, and fruit trees
10 / - Most leaves are in poor condition
- Only one leaf was present
- leaves do not fit on the page and are overhanging
- Does not have 25 tree species
0
Leaf Identification and information for each leaf / - Correct identification of leaf
- Accurate description including: scientific name, common name, leaf shape, margin, tip, base, venation, and simple or compound
- Accurate and thorough description of the tree not leaf
- Accurate additional information: coniferous or deciduous and native or introduced
- Accurate description of additional uses
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• leaves:
  1. Use pieces of cut poster board, or art paper to mount your leaves. Make sure all sheets are uniform in size! (The size of your sheets will be determined by your largest leaf.)
  2. Use Elmer's glue to adhere two leaves to each page --- one showing the upper surface of the leaf and the other showing the underside of the leaf.
  3. Each page should have only one type of leaf on it.
  4. Arrange the leaves so they do not overlap each other and so there is room to add the required information and your picture. The leaves should look nice on the page.
  5. On compound leaves, mount the topside of the complete leaf and then mount the underside of a single leaflet. Make sure the leaflet comes from another leaf to receive credit!
  6. LET THE PAGES DRY COMPLETELY BEFORE ASSEMBLING THEM TOGETHER IN YOUR COLLECTION OR THE PAGES WILL STICK TOGETHER!!!!!
  7. Once the pages are dry, then number the pages in the lower right corner with black ink. DO NOT COVER THE LEAVES WITH PLASTIC!!!
• Required leaves:
  1. Twenty-five leaves are required.

2.  A minimum of 15 native species must be included.

3.  Leaves must be in perfect condition without damage or tears.

4.  No more then 4 oaks are allowed in the collection.

5.  No fruit trees such as apple, pear, orange, peach, etc. are allowed.

MAKING YOUR BOOK

1.  Each page should be dedicated to one tree. NOTE: use card stalk or thicker paper to support the weight of your leaves.

2.  Make a stiff front and back cover for your collection from poster board, cardboard, wood, etc. (you may also use a binder) Include the following items on your cover:

·  title (Tree Identification Through Leaves)

·  your complete name

·  date collection turned into teacher

·  class period

·  subject

·  teacher's name

3.  Make sure each page has two leaves showing the top and bottom of the leaf

4.  Each page needs a picture of you in front of the tree

5.  Use only black ink or print out your pages

6.  Use taxonomic keys to identify each leaf, and include both the scientific & common name of the tree on the label.

7.  Determine the shape, margin, tip, base, and venation of your leaf and whether it is a simple or compound leaf; record this on your page.

8.  Use your key to give a description of the tree, not the leaf.

9.  Research uses for the tree, its fruit, etc. and record on page.

10. Tell if the leaf is deciduous or coniferous.

11. Is your tree native to New England (indigenous) or introduced (ornamental).

12. Use ribbon, string, etc. to bind the pages together or assemble the collection in a scrapbook.