4

Presentation

Confident. Speaks clearly,

distinctly and loud enough 10095% of the time with proper
voice inflection, with no
mispronounced words. Speak in
equal amounts with similar
fluency. Eye contact and
engagement with audience. No
distracting behaviors.

Speaks clearly and

distinctly 100-95% the
time, but may
mispronounce or misuse
words some issues in
fluency. No distracting
behaviors.

Speaks clearly, most of

the time. Some words
may be mispronounced
or misused. More than
one distracting behavior
present.

Often mumbles or
cannot be
understood, misuses
or mispronounces
many words. Several
distracting behaviors
may be present.

Visual Accuracy

The visual is an accurate

representation of the biome.
Biotic and abiotic factors are
realistic. The biome is 3
dimensional in its
representation.

The visual is a mostly

accurate representation
of the biome. Most
biotic and abiotic factors
are realistic.

The visual is a poor

representation of the
biome or more than 3
biotic or abiotic factors
or interactions are
unrealistic.

The visual is a poor

representation of the
biome. Nearly all
aspects are
unrealistic or
inaccurate.

Construction Effort

Great care taken in construction

process so that the structure is
neat, attractive and accurately
shows the biome. All aspects
show tremendous effort.

Construction was careful

and accurate, but 1-2
details could have been
refined for a more
attractive product.

Construction somewhat
accurately followed
requirements, but
several details appear
careless or haphazard.

Construction is poor.
Many details need
refinement for a
strong or attractive
product or are not
present. Construction
appears rushed