Leanna,+Matt,+and+Tina

"The Dynamics of LIfe"

Rubric:(5 Exceptional - 1 Poor)

Information and Activities Related to Curriculum: 4 - Book provides information related to PA Standards on a secondary level. Could provide more detail on subject matter so students have another reference if more information is wanted. Some labs and activities are given.

Organization:


 * Orderly: builds on concepts: 3 - Complex matters such as evolution and ecology are given in the second and third chapters. These subject matters include multiple aspects of biology and could be used to summarize these concepts at the end of the year.
 * Level of complexity: 4 -Detailed information
 * Visual Aids: 4 Some but could provide more and more detail in captions
 * Case Study/Preview before: 2 -Chapter Launcher given at the start of a chapter but only in teachers addition.
 * Summarize Key Concepts, Restate Objectives: 3 only restates definitions. Could provide questions related to objectives of the chapter/unit.

Clear and Concise Objectives: 3 - Some are given but not in detail. Could provide goals for the students allowing them to have insight on what material is about to be presented to them.

"The Web of Life" Rubric:(5 Exceptional - 1 Poor)

Information and Activities Related to Curriculum: 5 - Book provides information related to PA Standards on a 9th-10th grade level. Provides lab activities as well as partner and group work.

Organization:


 * Orderly: builds on concepts: 4 - Information is broken into more chapters on specific matter.
 * Level of complexity: 4 Detail explanations
 * Visual Aids: 5 Picture on every page, detailed captions below.
 * Case Study/Preview before: 5 planning guide at the beginning of each chapter, pre-assessment.
 * Summarize Key Concepts, Restate Objectives: 5 review assessment at end of each chapter.

Clear and Concise Objectives: 5 - Chapter provides goals for the students