Name:______________________________ Date:____________

Biology ​Fetal Pig Dissection: Lab AOL RUBRIC

Student Name:_________________________ Grade:_________

LT 1.2​ I can synthesize the process of evolution focusing on humans and human migration.
LT 1.3​: I can apply the elements of experimental design and scientific communication (year-long).

4-Exemplary 3-Meets 2-Developing 1-Beginning

Problem Clearly stated problem describes the
Statement or objective of the lab experiment. The
Question problem to be solved in the
experiment may also be stated as a
question. The problem is related to
comparing the anatomy of humans
and pigs.
Problem statement is included that
describes the objective of the lab
experiment. The problem to be solved
in the experiment may also be stated
as a question. The problem is related
to comparing the anatomy of humans
and pigs. The problem statement
could have been presented more
clearly.
Problem statement (or question) is
included, but only somewhat
correctly connects to the objective of
the lab experiment.
Either the problem statement (or
question) is not included, or is
included but is not formatted as a
problem or question. Or, the problem
statement does not meet the objective
of the lab experiment.

Hypothesis A hypothesis is clearly stated, and is
written in the ​If (I.V.), then (D.V.),
because​, format. The hypothesis has
a clear independent and dependent
variable in the appropriate location.
Hypothesis includes a “because”
section that clearly aligns to the
variables and experiment.
A hypothesis is stated, and is written
in the ​If (I.V.), then (D.V.), because​,
format. The hypothesis has an
independent and dependent variable
in the appropriate location.
Hypothesis includes a “because”
section, but needs more effort in
connecting to the experiment.
A hypothesis is stated, but is not
correctly written in the ​If, then,
because ​format, or does not include
the independent or the dependent
variable, and/or the “because” section
needs work.
The hypothesis is either not included,
or is not stated in the “If, then,
because” format. Or, variables are not
included, are are incorrectly placed,
and/or “because” section needs work.

Materials & All materials and procedure steps
Procedure are clearly numbered or listed. The
Steps materials list includes all items
utilized in the lab, and describes
specific amounts. The procedure is
All materials and procedure steps are
numbered or listed. The materials list
includes all items utilized in the lab,
and describes specific amounts. The
procedure is stated, but needs some
additional details.
The materials and procedure steps are
numbered or listed, but may be
missing one to three items, or steps.
It may be challenging to duplicate the
lab based on the procedure steps,
they need work.
The materials and procedure steps
may be listed, but could be missing
three or more items or steps. Or,
either the materials or procedure steps
are missing altogether.
 so clear, that anyone could duplicate
the lab.
Data Table & The data table is formatted well, and
Observations clearly organizes the data. A title for
and Images the data table is included, and
appropriate labeling identifies the
data. Five or more organs are
compared between humans and pig.
Observations are included, and
clearly describe the lab.
Although pictures are not required,
they are included, and are clearly
identified.
Variables Both an independent and dependent
variable are clearly stated. Variables
are presented in a well-organized,
and formatted manner.
The IV is the comparison between
pig and human anatomy, and DV is
the percentage of similar or
dissimilar organs, and is clearly
displayed.
Analysis & Clear, thorough, and descriptive
Conclusion written explanation of how similar
Statement or different the anatomical features
of the pig and human compare.
Conclusion statement clearly
describes the overall lab experience
dissecting the pig, and final
statement comparing anatomy
showing evidence of thought, and
reflection.
Work Cited All work is correctly cited using
MLA formatting, and is
well-organized.
The data table is included, and
organizes the data. Table includes a
title, and appropriate labeling
identifies the data. At least five
organs are compared between humans
and pigs.
Observations are included, and are
related to the lab.
Although pictures are not required,
they are included.
Both an independent and dependent
variable are stated. Although the
variables could be presented in a
more organized manner.
The IV is the comparison between pig
and human anatomy, and DV is the
percentage of similar or dissimilar
organs.
Written explanation of how similar or
different the anatomical features of
the pig and human compare is
included.
Conclusion statement describes the
overall lab experience dissecting the
pig, and final statement comparing
anatomy of pig and human.
Work is correctly cited using MLA
formatting.
The data table may be included, but
formatting, or organization needs
work. The title, labeling, or units may
be missing. Less than five organs are
compared between human and pig.
Observations may be included, but
are lacking detail, or could be
missing.
Although pictures are not required,
they are included, but are not clear.
Either the independent or dependent
variable is incorrectly identified.
Written explanation of the
comparison between the pig and
human is included but may lack
individual reflection, or detailed
description.
A conclusion statement is either not
included, or is included but lacks
depth of thought.
Work is cited using MLA formatting,
but includes some mistakes, or some
work in not cited in MLA format.
The data table is either missing, or
needs work in organization. It may be
unclear what data is included because
of lack of labeling, units, or title.
There are either less than five organs
compared between human and pig, or
it is not clear which organs are being
compared.
Observations may be missing, or need
work to describe events in the lab.
No pictures are included (however,
not required).
Variables are either not included, or
are both identified incorrectly.
A written explanation of the
comparison between pig and human
anatomy is either missing, or is
included but lacks individual
reflection and description.
A conclusion statement is either not
included, or is not well-organized, and
leads the reader with more questions.
Work is not cited, or is cited, but not
in MLA formatting.