As you review the student’s work, make sure all of these items are present.
Points
Possible
Points
Earned
The student made a claim based on knowledge from previous lessons, including a lesson on genetic
mutations.
2.0
The student made a claim and conducted research to support it, using reliable sources and two scientific
examples for each statement of the claim.
10.0
The student created a research paper highlighting the claim. The paper starts with the claim, follows with body
paragraphs that contain two scientific examples that support each statement of the claim, and ends with a
summary paragraph that defends the claim. The paper also includes a list of resources used.
10.0
The student used correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation in the research paper.
3.0
Total 25.0