Biology Fall 2009 Rozema

Biology Fall 2009 Rozema

Biology Fall 2009--Rozema

You will be collaborating with 1-2 other students, in order to create propaganda supporting YOUR organelle! Your organelle is the BEST in any cell! The citizens of Cellford, Michigan should vote YOUR organelle as city mayor!

Running Organelles:

Nucleus / Ribosome / Mitochondrion / Chloroplast
Golgi Apparatus / Endoplasmic Reticulum / Vacuole / Lysosome
Centriole / Peroxisome

Propaganda:

Content Based Propaganda:
1. Flyer
2. Poster / Gimmicks
Candy with Custom Made Wrapper
PowerPoint Presentation
Promotional Song
Promotional Dance
Bumper Stickers
Brochures
Business Cards
Interview / Commentary from Organelle (like a Newscast)
  1. You need AT LEAST ONE FLYER which contains all required CONTENT about your organelle.
  2. You need AT LEAST ONE POSTERwhich displays all necessary CONTENT about your organelle.
  3. You need AT LEAST ONE gimmick (slogan/motto, song/rap, etc.).
  4. You need to PRESENT your propaganda in an over-dramatic, pumped-up, creative manner.

Content to Include:

  1. Structure 
    What does your organelle look like? Will the citizens recognize it? Is it “accessible”? Is your organelle professional looking?
  2. Function 
    What does your organelle do for cells/Cellford, MI? What will your organelle do for Cellford, MI?
  3. Does it “help out”, “collaborate” or work with any other organelles in a cell/Cellford, MI?
  4. Regardless of the type of propaganda media, it needs to somehow (and always) connect to the structure and/or function of your organelle.
  5. All content must be accurate, and spelling must be correct.

The Rally (Presentation):

  1. All group members will need to participate equally. This means that each member will need to speak intelligently about their organelle, and each member will need to promote various media.
  2. The “rally” or presentation should be OVER THE TOP!
  3. Students will receive bonus points for dressing-up, and dressing similarly (to show union for their organelle).
  4. Creativity will be graded by extra credit, the crazier, sillier, and yet relevant your presentation, THE BETTER!
  5. At the end of the rally students will vote for their “chosen” organelle. The group which “wins” will receive candy!

RUBRIC:

Assignment / Criteria / Points
(1) Structure / - Group clearly addresses the structure of the organelle.
- Group accurately addresses the structure of the organelle.
- Group clearly presents an image of the structure of the organelle. / 6
[2pts / criteria]
(2) Function / - Group clearly addresses the function of the organelle.
- Group accurately addresses the function of the organelle.
- Group clearly and accurately addresses the organelle’s relationship with other organelles. / 6
[2pts / criteria]
(3) Flyer / - Flyer is typed and uses Word-Art, Clip Art and other Graphics.
- Flyer contains Name of organelle.
- Flyer contains a picture of the organelle.
- Flyer contains info. about the structure of the organelle.
- Flyer contains info. about the function of the organelle. / 10
[2pts / criteria]
(4) Poster / - Contains graphics.
- Contains name of organelle.
- Contains picture of organelle.
- Contains info. about the structure of the organelle.
- Contains info. about the function of the organelle. / 10
[2pts / criteria]
(4) At Least 1 Gimmicks / - Include Name of organelle.
- Vaguely related to either structure or function. / 10
[+2pts / each additional gimmick]
(5) Presentation / - Each individual student speaks on behalf of their organelle’s structure (clearly and accurately).
- Each individual student speaks on behalf of their organelle’s function (clearly and accurately).
- Each individual student participates in passing out their propaganda.
- Each individual student participates in the group’s gimmicks. / 8
[2pts / criteria]
EXTRA CREDIT:
Dress-Up / - Students were dressed up (nicer than on a regular school day).
- Students dressed similar to represent union. / 4
[2pts / criteria]
EXTRA CREDIT:
Creativity / - Content-Based Song.
- Students showed enthusiasm and energy.
- Students genuinely acted out the rally as if they were running for president! / Up to 4

TIMELINE

Due @ End of Tuesday: Poster

Due @ End of Wednesday: Flyer

Due Thursday: Presentation & Gimmicks

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