For
this next, summative assessment, you have three options.
1.
Build a cell model (due: December 3)
a) Includes all the features of the the organelles as
described in the textbook. I will interview you about your cell model and
you will identify the name of the structures/parts (as described in the book)
and describe their discrete functions (as described in the book.) To earn A grade, student's model should not be exact
replica of any single diagram or image [see rubric.]
b)
Choose this option if you are a visual or kinesthetic learner (you like to
learn by doing.)
c)
Rubric will be designed by student
with teacher input. Please make your rubric in Google Docs as either a
spreadsheet or a document and share it with teacher at least two days before
project is due.
d) Students who earned A- or higher in the last
test, may select to build an organelle at least
75 cm in length. Organelle should include structures and description
of processes beyond the scope of the textbook. Student may be asked to demonstrate/present their model to the teacher
and the class.
2.
Write and draw a graphic novel (due: December 10)
a) Describe literal cells by making an illustrated,
original, narrative story.
b) Choose this option if you are a learner who
dislikes the way science information often seems to be just disconnected facts
that do not relate to one another.
c)
Rubric will be designed by student
with teacher input. Please make your rubric in Google Docs as either a
spreadsheet or a document and share it with teacher at least two days before
project is due.
d)
Students who earned A- or higher in the last test, may select to write and
illustrate a metaphorical or allegorical story that explicitly or implicitly
draws parallels between the narrative story and actual cells.
3.
Produce a presentation (due: December 5)
a) Use Powerpoint, Open Office or Google Docs.
The presentation should be a lesson about the parts of a cell and should be
rich in pictures and graphics.
b) Choose the option if you read by seeing and
hearing but need graphics rather than just words or text.
c) Rubric will
be designed by student with teacher input. Please make your rubric in
Google Docs as either a spreadsheet or a document and share it with teacher at
least two days before project is due.
d)
Students who earned A- or higher in the last test may make your presentation
metaphorical. In other words, build your presentation about a system
similar to a cell and in which you would explain the parallels and for
presenting it to the class.
Any project handed in at least 48 hours early will receive 5% bonus.
The top product, in each category, in each class, may elect to skip the unit
test
or
receive 10 percent extra credit on the unit test. Any product which
merits "exemplary work" (meaning I would like to keep it to show other
students the example of your excellent work) may receive additional points for
donating their product to class if they are requested to do so by the teacher.