Animal Defenses Rubric

5th Grade Research and Inquiry Activities

	Did not Attempt	Did not Complete	Completed Task with Assistance	Completed Task Independently	Completed Task with Additional Activities
The student used the internet to do research and inquiry on animal defenses.
The student learned about adaptations made by different animal species that protect them from predators.
The student independently chose an animal and found out about its adaptations and defenses.
The student drew a picture of the animal he or she chose and compiled facts about it.

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