PrintClassification Key
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Categories
All seven categories are present and in order from Kingdom down to Species.
Most categories are present. All are in order.
Categories are out of order.
This is not done.
Classification of categories
Each group is classified by similarity. Each group becomes more and more narrow until there is only one specific organism: the species.
Each group is classified by similarity. The groups usually become more and more narrow.
The groups are somewhat classified, but disorganized.
The grouping shows no semblance of order.
Accuracy
The classifications make sense and are not whimsical.
The classifications are sensible.
The classifications are strange or could not be easily known or followed, such as "students who like to eat cookies with pickles"
The classification key is completely inaccurate.
Neatness
The project is neat, organized, and clear. Color and appropriate pictures or clip art are incorporated.
The project is neat and organized, but in black and white. Appropriate pictures or clip art are incorporated.
The project is missing pictures or clip art.
The project is very hard to follow.
