Honors Biology: Family Pedigree Project Rubric Name ______
Excels4 points / Meets
3 points / Missing
2 points / Lacking
0 points
Key to pedigree clearly shows reader what the different symbols & shapes represent / X / Key to pedigree clearly shows reader what the different symbols & shapes represent / Key to pedigree omits 1 symbol or shape or does not clearly represent the pedigree. / Key to pedigree is missing >1 symbol or shape or
Pedigree shows 3 generations and all the individuals in each are properly labeled, named & shaded correctly. / Pedigree shows >3 generations & all individuals in each are properly labeled, named, and shaded correctly / Pedigree shows 3 generations & all the individuals in each are properly labeled, named & shaded correctly / Pedigree shows 3 generations but there are 1 or 2 individuals that are not labeled or named / Pedigree either does not show 3 generations or has >2 individuals that are not labeled or named
Pedigree is neatly organized & is easy to understand. Individuals are evenly spaced. / Pedigree is neatly organized & is easy to understand. Individuals are evenly spaced and pictures are included. / Pedigree is neatly organized and is easy to understand. Individuals are evenly spaced / Pedigree is neatly organized and is easy to understand but some individuals are crowded together / Pedigree is unorganized or generations/individuals are irregularly spaced
Aesthetics: Overall project is clean, neat, and colorful / Project is a work of art; it is museum-worthy. / Aesthetics: Overall project is clean, neat, and colorful / Overall project has at least 1 area that is not clean, neat or colorful / Project is messy in at least 1 area or there is no color added
Explanation of the mode of inheritance (with justification) is clear & concise. Inferences are made as to the genotypes of unaffected individuals that are logical / X / Explanation of the mode of inheritance (with justification) is clear & concise. Inferences are made as to the genotypes of unaffected individuals that are logical / Explanation of the mode of inheritance is included but the justification is faulty or not clear; OR incorrect inferences are made as to the genotypes. / Explanation of the mode of inheritance is incorrect; OR incorrect inferences are made as to the genotypes.
Total points earned _____/15 = ______%remember: choose a trait that runs in your family (1 gene: 1 trait). I will Not accept hair color, eye color, skin color or any polygenic trait. If you have questions email me or ask in class. THIS PROJECT IS DUE: 03/23, 03/24 That is the end of 3rd quarter so I will not accept late entries. Draw out your pedigree on copy paper or SMALL poster board.