DNA, RNA, Protein Project

Our first project of the nine weeks is now avalible. This project is a little difficult to put together, but it really allows for student choice. There is a copy of the rubric here. The student needs to first choose one of the five topics from the first list. This will be what the project is over. The next list is a list of the products they can choose to make. They only need to choose one product and one project. For instance, You can choose to make a children's book over translation. Or a Timeline of the events of transcription. If you have another product or topic that you think is appropriate run it by me and I'll think about it and let you know if it is OK.


Post any questions about the project here on this post and I will get back to you ASAP.

MS. SMith

Cell Organelle Project Rubric

The link below is to the Cell organelle rubric. Remember that the end product is a symbol for /of the function of the organelle. NOT HOW IT LOOKS. There are a few other things to keep in mind like size, creativity and how you will present. Presentations are required for this project and as such we will not be accepting late projects.

Cell Organelle Rubric

Meet the Microbes

This project is a big one. It will require you to make a display (PowerPoint, book, poster, or otherwise but check with me) that profiles nine different microbes. The breakdown should be three viruses, three bacteria, and three protists. The idea behind this is that you are making a profile for them, like a myspace or facebook profile. You are giving them a personality based on facts about them.

There are a few examples on the website www.microbeworld.com . You may also find some useful information on this blog as well.

Again these are to use as starting off points and not to be copied. I am VERY familiar with each of these and will recognize if the work is not your own.

The link to the rubric is below.

Meet the Microbes Rubric

Taxonomy Poster Project

This project is a poster that specifies the entire classification (from Kingdom to species) for one organism. You must also describe why that organism has that name, what characteristics qualify it to have that name. Finally you need at least one picture of the organism. The easiest choices are animals or plants, but you are allowed to choose Bacteria, Fungi or Protists if you so choose.

This poster will be due on Monday, January 14th, 2007. The same date as the test over Taxonomy.

Below are two useful links:
Taxonomy Project Rubric- This is a copy of the rubric you received in class.
Wikipedia- This is one place that is very easy to use to get the required information.

The Future is Wild

The link below is to the rubric for the in class project for the Future is wild unit. The end product of this will be counted as a test grade for this unit. This is a chance for those of you with less than stellar grades to try and bring them up.

The Future is Wild Rubric

Extra Credit Project

Below is the link to the rubric for the extra credit project. This grade can replace any bad test grade (including projects). The project is to find a word for every letter of the alphabet, explain the concept, and find an image that explains the concept well. These will be due on November 29th and that is the LAST day they will be accepted. Those of you that have asked for extra credit, this is it.

Evolution ABC Project

DNA, RNA, Protein Project Rubric

The link for the rubric is below. This project is due on Wednesday, October 17 2007. For most of the projects you choose a topic from the first list and then choose a product from the second list. Please comment with questions or problems.

Project Rubric Link