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CATEGORY

5-Excellent

3-Target

1-Poor

Anatomy

Highly detailed anatomy shown, diagram included that divides body into the proper areas: head, thorax, abdomen, and wings (if present). At least 5 structures are labeled on diagram. Function of each structure is given.

Anatomy shown including a diagram that divides body into proper areas: head, thorax, abdomen, and wings (if applicable). At least 3 structures are labeled on diagram. Function of each structure is given.

Anatomy is discussed briefly; no diagram.

Feeding Habits

Explains what type of feeding habits the macro invertebrate illustrates. Includes different types of prey of organism as well as mouth parts. (Does it suck out the nutrients? Does it it grind or chew?)

Explains what type of feeding habits the macro invertebrate illustrates. Different types of prey listed.

Explains what type of feeding habits the macro invertebrate illustrates.

Environment

Includes what type of environment the organism lives in, in regards to a stream. (Riffle, Leaf Pack, Pool, Plants, etc.) Is the organism benthic, surface dwelling, or does the depth range? Includes examples of other organisms located in this environment.

Includes what type of environment the organism lives in, in regards to a stream. (Riffle, Leaf Pack, Pool, Plants, etc.)Is the organism benthic, surface dwelling, or does the depth range?

Includes what type of environment the organism lives in, in regards to a stream. (Riffle, Leaf Pack, Pool, Plants, etc.)

General Information/ Interesting Facts

General information about specimen including: Scientific name and life cycle (type of metamorphosis present) at least 5 other supplemental information such as interesting facts are also included

General information about specimen including: Scientific name and life cycle (type of metamorphosis present) at least 3 other supplemental information such as interesting facts are also included

Scientific name included. No supporting details or facts given.

Attractiveness

Makes excellent use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance the presentation.

Makes good use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance to presentation.

Use of font, color, graphics, effects etc. but these often distract from the presentaion content.