A Forensics Webquest
Applying Biology to Solving Real-World Problems

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Evaluation
Below is a rubric that will be used to evaluate your work on this webquest. Be sure to refer back to it as you complete your research, evaluate your crime scene evidence, and prepare for your presentation with your group members. To download a copy, click here.

CATEGORY
20 points
15 points
10 points
5 points
Individual Research
Student visited every website and completely answered every question on the research worksheet.
Student visited every website and partially answered every question on the research worksheet.
Student visited some of the websites and attempted to answer majority of the questions on the research worksheet.
Student visited less than half of the websites and attempted to answer less than half of the questions on the research worksheet.
Collaboration with Peers
Almost always listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Tries to keep people working well together.
Usually listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Does not cause "waves" in the group.
Often listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group but sometimes is not a good team member.
Rarely listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Often is not a good team member.
Content of Presentation
Shows a full understanding of the research and criminal case. Conclusion is logical, well thought out, and clearly explained.
Shows a good understanding of the research and criminal case. Conclusion is somewhat logical and can be understood.
Shows a good understanding of parts of the research and criminal case. Conclusion is slightly logical and/or difficult to understand.
Does not seem to understand the research and criminal case very well. Conclusion is not logical and cannot be understood.
Preparedness of Presentation
Group is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed; every team member presents a part.
Group seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals; three team members make the presentation.
The group is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking; two team members make the presentation.
Group does not seem at all prepared to present; only one team member makes the presentation.
Presentation Format
Group uses different types of multimedia including graphics; presentation is creative, neat, and interesting.
Group uses one type of multimedia including graphics; presentation is interesting and neat.
Group uses no multimedia but includes graphics; presentation is interesting and/or neat.
Group uses no multimedia, no graphics; presentation is boring and tedious.

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