The Antarctic Ecosystem

Name: _________________________

Specialist Data:

Summary Points:

Specialist Data:

Summary Points:

Specialist Data:

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Specialist Data:

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Specialist Data:

Summary Points:

FactorIncreasing

–or-Decreasing

Explanation:be sure this is thorough with many details.

Air temperature

Amount of Sea Ice

Amount of Winter Snow

Krill populations (density of krill)

Chinstrap Penguin Population (# of breeding pairs)

Adelie Penguin Population (# of breeding pairs)

Construct a flow chart showing how the six factors are interrelated. Provide an explanation for each arrow in your flow

chart.

↑ Air temperature increases↑ Winter snow increases

↓ Krill densities decrease

↓ Adelie penguin population decreases

↑ Chinstrap penguin population increases

↓ Sea ice extent decreases

Flow Chart Factors

Ecosystem Analysis: Climate Change in the AntarcticPoster Checklist

Also see scoring guidelines/rubric on reverse side.

Components Includes all six data factors. Shows relationship between factors with arrows. Each arrow is accompanied by an explanation. All five graphs are included. Additional visuals are used (minimum of 3)

Graphing Clear accurate and descriptive titles Both x-axis and y-axis are labeled with description and units. Both x-axis and y-axis are stretched out to fill a half sheet of graph paper. Units on each axis are of uniform increments. Data points are plotted accurately.

Analysis All interconnected factors are accurately represented with arrows. Explanations are accurate and thorough. Additional factors (other than the 6 assigned) are explained.

Neatness & Organization Poster is neat, organized, and professional. Pictures, descriptions &labels are neatly organized showing relationships. Visuals enhance understanding of content. Labels are clear and neat.

Antarctic Ecosystem Analysis Project- points go toward test/quiz/project gradeCriteria Below

Standard1

Approaching Standard

2

Meeting Standard

3

Exceeding Standard

4

Poster Components

Major components of poster are missing:

Comments:

Missing a 1-2 minor components:

Comments:

Poster includes all six data factors and weather they are increasing or decreasing.

Poster shows all relationships between factors with arrows.

Explanations for EACH arrow are included.

All five graphs are included. Visuals are included

(minimum of 3)

Meeting standard, plus additional elements- subtitles, graph captions, etc.

Graphing

Major graphing errors impacting the accuracy of data representation.

Comments:

Minor graphing errors, but representation of data in graphs is still accurate.

Comments:

Complete and accurate graphs. Axis are spread out. Even increments across

each axis Graph has clear title. Each axis is clearly title. Units are labeled. Neat construction.

Meeting standard plus:

Exceptionally neat/clear and professional (i.e. computer generated)

Analysis

Major errors and omissions in analysis.

Many relationships missing or many errors and/or omissions in explanations.

Comments:

Not all relationships between factors are shown.

Minor inaccuracies or omissions in explanations.

Comments:

All interconnected factors are accurately represented with arrows.

All explanations are accurate and complete.

Exceptional depth and detail in analysis.

Other Factors in addition to the six shown are included in explanations

Interconnected factors are explained exceedingly well.

Neatness and Organization

Poster is poorly organized.

Visuals are not used or poor quality.

Project is sloppy.

Basic organization needs work.

Layout needs clarity.

Little attention to details.

Pictures, descriptions and labels are neatly organized so relationships can be seen.

Poster layout is logical and clear and professional.

Visuals enhance poster.

Poster is very professional in appearance.

Framing graphs, high quality visuals- printed or hand drawn, hand-lettering is exceptionally neat.