8th Grade Encounters

Rubric

Purpose: 

• Research the affects of captivity on endangered species

• Persuade others to your viewpoint using research and written material

1.Calligram Cover Page

Create a large image of your animal using words to make the form.

 2. Student Biography (example)

    - 200-300 words (30 pts)

    - Grammar, Punctuation, etc (10 pts)

    - Voice (10 pts)

    - 3rd person POV (10 pts)

    - Personal History (10 pts)

    - Recent Accomplishments (10 pts)

    - Goals (10 pts)

    - Hobbies, Interests, and Talents (10 pts)

3. Animal Trading Card

Use Canva to create an animal trading card of your research animal that must include the following:

-Picture of animal

-natural habitat

-Dietary habits

-geographical location(map of location)

-reasons it is endangered

-herbivore, carnivore, omnivore

4. Career Project

5. Research Paper

Your paper will have between 1,400 words (typed 5 pages) and 2,000 words.

Prompt: Should endangered species be held in captivity?

Animal Captivity outline

I. Introduction (example is incomplete)

Include in your introduction the animal's common name as well as its scientific name and its physical description.

The thesis must stress whether or not animal captivity is for your endangered species

 II. Habitat 250-350 words

A. Where in the world does your animal live? Be specific.

B. Describe its habitat.

C. Is your animal's habitat in danger? If so, why?

D. Any adaptations that the species has that enable it to live in its habitat

E. What are the affects of the captive habitat on the animal? Good or bad?

     III. Diet 250-350 words

A. What does your animal eat?

B. How does it find or catch its food? Does it hunt in a pack or solo?

C. Is your animal the prey of any other animal?

E. How is the diet affected in captivity?

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      IV. Issues 350-500 words

Explain why your species is endangered and at what level (critically endangered, endangered, threatened, etc.). What is the current status of the species in the wild? In captivity? Does your animal's reproductive "situation" have anything to do with its endangered status? (How many babies does it have and how many grow up?) While in captivity, are there any issues it faces due to captivity? What happens when it is released back into the wild?

     V. Preservation Plan (Conclusion) 350-500 words

Explain why this species should or should not be in captivity. What other factors must be considered when making decisions about this species? Support your statements with factual information, not emotional reactions. What is being done or can be done or should be done regarding your endangered species? In some cases, wildlife preserves may be an option. In other cases, negotiations with industries or other segments of society may be called for. Sometimes, it may appear that the species is not worth saving because the cost of preservation is greater than the cost of extinction.

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