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Homeostasis Heroes (continued)
5 4 3 2 1 Hero Cad
My system's effect on
the body as a whole
At least 5 effects
correctly identified
and described
At least 4 effects
correctly identified
and described
At least 3 effects
correctly identified
and described
At least 2 effects
identified and
described, one
may be incorrect
or not described
Any effects listed
are incorrect
My system's positive
interactions with other
individual systems
At least 3 interactions
correctly identified
and described
At least 2 interactions
correctly identified
and described
At least 1 interaction
correctly identified
and described
At least 1 interactions
correctly identified
but not described
Any interactions
listed are incorrect
My system's negative
interactions with other
individual systems
At least 3 interactions
correctly identified
and described
At least 2 interactions
correctly identified
and described
At least 1 interaction
correctly identified
and described
At least 1 interactions
correctly identified
but not described
Any interactions
listed are incorrect
Clearly shows
interactions with at
least 2 other systems
Uses 3 or more systems
besides the character
Uses 2 other systems
besides the character
Uses only 1 other
system besides
the character
Only discusses the
system of the character
No specific system
identified
Integration of
physiology to
super powers
Superhero/villain have
powers that are directly
derived from the affects
it has on homeostasis
Superhero/villain
have powers that are
related to affects it
has on homeostasis
Superhero/villain have
powers but they do not
seem to reflect affects
it has on homeostasis
Superhero/villain have
poorly defined power(s)
No super powers given
Creativity & Originality
Project shows a high
amount of thought
and unique design.
Humor and color used
extensively. Character
is original – not just
Batman redone
Project shows thought
and design. Some
humor and color used.
Character is original –
not just Batman redone
Project is average.
Looks are somewhat
cookie-cutter. Color
and humor are present
but detract from goals.
Standard hero/bad
guy style character.
Project is poorly
done. Little evidence
of thought and
design. Little use
of humor or color.
Looks like a modified
Batman/Superman
No effort to meet
the requirements
Score
Scoring Rubric:
30 pts per character, 60 pts total