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Peppered Moth Rubric

Data Table

  • 1 point for each trial and average.
  • Total of 16 points.

Analysis Questions 1a and 1b

  • Each answer states whether the moth population increased or decreased. 1 point for each question.
  • Answer is supported with percent and data from the data table on the front page. 1 point for e.ach question
  • Total of 8 points.

Analysis Question 2

  • States which coloration is best for a dark forest. 1 point.
  • Includes data to support the answer. 1 point.

Graph

  • Label the horizontal axis. 1 point
  • Label the vertical axis. 1 point.
  • 2 Lines plotted on graph. 2 points for each line.

Analysis Question 3

  • Description of what happened to the light moth population. 2 point.
  • Description of what happened to the dark moth population. 2 point
  • Description of what happened to the forest environment over the last 10 years. 2 points.
  • Answer is supported by data from graph. 2 points.

Peppered Moth Lab Rubric

Follow these guidelines to earn the most points possible. Turn this paper in with you completed lab.

Requirement / Possible Points / Points Earned
Data Table / Completed trials and averages / 16 pts
Analysis Questions 1a and 1b / States whether the moth population increased or decreased / 4 pts
Answers are supported with percent from the data table / 4 pts
Analysis Question 2 / States which coloration is best for a dark forest / 1 pt
Includes data to support the answer / 1 pt
Graph / Label the horizontal axis / 1 pt
Label the vertical axis / 1 pt
2 Lines plotted on graph accurately / 4 pts
Analysis Question 3 / Description of what happened to the light moth population / 2 pts
Description of what happened to the dark moth population / 2 pts
Description of what happened to the forest environment over the last 10 years. / 2 pts
Answer supported with data from graph / 2 pts.

______/ 40 points = ______%