CP BIOLOGY PROJECT - AmatuzziPHOTOSYNTHESIS STORYBOOK

70 points

This is an optional project. You may work with one or two partners, but understand that regardless of the division of work, all partners receive the same grade. Due dates are FIRM.

Date Assigned: FRI. MARCH 21 Date Due : TUE. APRIL 8 (D day)

Create a book that summarizes and illustrates the chemical process of photosynthesis in the context of a story or theme. Your story should be geared to high school level – do not oversimplify.

Review textbook chapter on photosynthesis. Search the web for clear and simplified diagrams to use.

Criteria:

a)Must be in context of an original story and told/explained in your own words.

b)Should include at least some of your own original drawings, diagrams, or cartoons, but they must clearly show the process.

c)You may include other pictures from the web or other sources.

d)Every page should have at least one picture on it.

e)Pictures must be different from the ones I provide in class, and must relate to the text on the page.

f)Text must be typed in large font (ex. At least size 14 font for Ariel)

g)Make and illustrate a sturdy cover page - use oaktag, posterboard, etc.

  1. must have title, author(s) and a picture.

h)Assemble as a sturdy book – no loose or stapled papers accepted.

Topics to include:

a)Show chloroplasts inside a plant cell and show inside a chloroplast, label the different parts and identify the set of reactions that takes place in each part

b)Diagram clearly and explain the light reactions

  1. Show what happens to absorbed energy
  2. Show what is used and what is made
  3. Explain why water is split and where the atoms go.

c)Diagram and explain the Calvin cycle

  1. Show how carbon dioxide is used
  2. Show how glucose is made

Evaluation:

See scoring rubric on back. Maximum points = 70

Biology Project/ AmatuzziName______

Date due: April 8, 2014Author(s) ______

Date received ______Title of Book______

PHOTOSYNTHESIS BOOK – SCORING RUBRIC

Outstanding
9-10 / Commendable
7-8 / Average
5-6 / Basic
3-4 / Disappointing
0-2
Chloroplast structure and locations for reactions / Neatly and clearly shows and describes layered structure; compartments / Shows and/or describes layered structure, not entirely clear / Shows layered structure, does not describe functions clearly / Does not describe or show structure clearly / Describes organelle incompletely or not at all
Accuracy of light absorption and light reactions
(X2) / Explains process clearly and accurately; concise; energy change, gas exchange / Explains process accurately, but not completely; misses some important points / Explain some of the process, or does not explain it clearly / Explains only part of the process and it is unclear, too basic, or incorrect / Explains process inadequately or not at all
Accuracy of Calvin cycle reactions
(X2) / Explains process clearly and accurately; concise; CO2, RuBP,glucose / Explains process accurately, but not completely; misses some important points / Explain some of the process, or does not explain it clearly / Explains only part of the process and it is unclear, too basic, or incorrect / Explains process inadequately or not at allf
Story line, Creativity,clarity
Oral presentation / This is really unique! Original story line, followed throughout book. Clever presentation,
(textures, artwork, etc.).
Prepared, well spoken, at ease / Story followed for most of book. Most descriptions are clear and easy to understand;some shown in unusual ways.
Some prep for oral, adds to book / Story begins, but is not followed clearly throughout book Some descriptions are confusing or incomplete
Modest prep evident, little to add / No surprises, Information presented in standard way. Some parts are confusing
Minimal prep, adds little to book / No theme or story evident. Most of book is poorly explained or too basic.
No prep, minimal input,
Drawings
Pictures, construction, Effort / Drawing on every page; neat, colorful and relate to text on page, many are original. Neat and securely bound, shows much effort, Eye-catching cover has title, author, picture / Includes colorful drawings, most are neatly done, relate to text on page, some are original. Attractive cover, Bound securely and neatly. / Includes some drawings, may not all be neat, colorful or relate to text on page. Basic cover, no ingenuity. May not be put together securely or neatly. / Many drawings lack neatness or relevance to text on page. Careless or incomplete cover. May not be put together securely or neatly. / Minimal, poorly done drawings, or not helpful.
Missing or poor cover page,not put together neatly or securely.
Total points

Total points: ______out of 70