BIOMIMICRY REFLECTIONS RUBRIC (12 pts. Max)

Criteria / 4 points / 3 points / 2 points / 1 point
Content
(Did you answer the question(s) completely?) / Every aspect of the reflection prompt is addressed thoroughly with specific ideas, personal experiences, and relevant information. / The reflection prompt is addressed thoroughly with specific ideas and details. / The reflection prompt is answered, but in a general way. / The reflection is incomplete or doesn’t answer the question(s).
Understanding
(Do you know what you’re talking about? Does your response make sense?) / The response shows confidence and complete understanding of what the prompt is asking, and reflects a clear and deep understanding of the topic at hand.
The reflection makes perfect sense. / The response shows understanding of the prompt, and reflects a good understanding of the topic at hand.
The reflection makes sense. / The response shows some understanding of the prompt, and reflects a general understanding of the topic at hand.
The reflection makes some sense. / The response lacks confidence and there is little evidence of understanding on any level about the topic.
The reflection makes no sense.
Thinking
(Does your reflection demonstrate deep thought and paradigm shift) / The thinking is logical. The reflection makes clear connections and draws out relevant relationships and patterns between ideas and concepts.
The reflection shows a transformation of thinking. / The thinking is clear. The reflection makes connections and draws on relationships between ideas and concepts.
The reflection shows growth or shift in thinking. / The thinking makes some sense. The reflection tries to make connections and attempts to draw on relationships between ideas and concepts.
The reflection shows minimal growth or shift in thinking. / The thinking is unclear. The reflection fails to make connections or show relationships and patterns between ideas or concepts.
The reflection shows no growth or shift in thinking.