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Cell Analogy Narrative 
Cell Analogy Narrative
Students must create a cell analogy that represents all organelles. Their analogy must match the function performed by the organelle to that in their chosen town, etc.
Rubric Code: PX8AC54
By jsandgren
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Cell Analogy Project
Topics important to the overall project are listed in this column (1),
  Excellent

Column 2

5 pts

Very Good

Column 3

4 pts

Good

Column 4

3 pts

Fair

Column 5

2 pts

Unacceptable

Column 6

0 pts

Accuracy/Parts
20 %

Excellent

Highly accurate representation of the generic animal cell. Excellent understanding of cell organelles, membranes, and their functions. Includes a list of organelles/parts and their relationship in the analogy.
Very Good

Mostly accurate representation of generic animal cell. Very good understanding of cell part and function.
Good

Generally accurate representation of generic animal cell parts.
Fair

Representation of cell organelles is not fully accurate, some confusion seen.
Unacceptable

Inaccurate representation.
Completeness
15 %

List of organelles was provided to students on February 10.
Excellent

All organelles are present and definitions are accurate.
Very Good

Students have all the organelles, but definitions are not accurate
Good

Students are missing 1 organelle or the definitions are not accurate
Fair

Students are missing 2-3 organelles or the definitions are not accurate
Unacceptable

Students are missing 4 or more organelles or the definitions are not accurate
Creativity and Artistic Appeal
10 %

Excellent

Extremely creative design. Clever use of materials. Time management well used. Above and beyond expectations.
Very Good

Creative use of materials that show very good planning, organization and hard work.
Good

Shows some creativity in design. Use of materials shows good planning and organization.
Fair

Little creativity seen in design. Problems with planning and organization. Poor use of reference materials.
Unacceptable

No creativity to design.
Voice Thread
20 %

http://voicethread.com/
Excellent

Student story was "published" to voicethread.com. Images match the narrative, and fluency of the story is excellent.
Very Good

Student story was "published" to voicethread.com. Images are included, but do not match the narrative well. Or, the fluency of the story is lacking.
Good

Student story was published to voicethread.com, but no images are included.
Fair

Student only published images to voicethread.com and there was no written or audible story.
Unacceptable

Student did not use voicethread.com
Neatness
10 %

Excellent

Extremely neat.
Much effort and pride in presentation. Above and beyond expectations.
Very Good

Very neat. Few smudges on paper, and many colors used.
Good

Somewhat neat. Effort shown in presentation and labels, but still some areas that are smudged and/or needs more color.
Fair

Messy in many areas. Smudges on project and no color is used.
Unacceptable

Very messy. Numerous smudges on project and no color is used.
Behavior & Participation
5 %

Excellent

Students works independently throughout project. Student asks questions if/when confused, but perseveres and problem-solves on his/her own.
Very Good

Students works independently for the majority of the project. May need one or two reminders to stay on task. Students needs minimal redirection from teacher.
Good

Student needs several reminders from teacher to stay on task. Students is often distracted or distracts other.
Fair

Student needs almost constant supervision to stay on task. Student must sit alone/outside to complete work without getting distracted or distracting others.
Unacceptable

Student refuses to complete project, does not respond to teacher redirection and/or purposefully distracts others.
Effort
5 %

Excellent

Student's effort is evident, and his or her story demonstrates an extremely high level of linguistic and artistic creativity.
Very Good

Student's effort is evident, and his or her story demonstrates an acceptable level of linguistic and artistic creativity.
Good

Student's effort is lacking, and his or her story does not demonstrates an acceptable level of linguistic and artistic creativity.
Fair

Student's work shows minimal or rushed effort in both artistic and creative aspects.
Unacceptable

Unacceptable level of effort.
Resources
5 %

Excellent

Student included a thorough resource list on voicethread.
Very Good

Student submitted a typed resource list, but did not include this on voice thread.
Good

Student submitted a limited list that was type written or hand written.
Fair

Student submitted a limited list that was hand written
Unacceptable

No references were provided.
Punctuality
10 %

Excellent

Student work was completed on the due date (February 24).
Very Good

Student work was partially complete on the due date, and submitted on February 25.
Good

Student work was submitted 2 days after the due date.
Fair

Student work was submitted 4 days after the due date.
Unacceptable

Student work was submitted more than 5 days after the due date.



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