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Cell Story/Cartoon Rubric 
Come up with story/cartoon for cell organelles. Create a visually appealing project to demonstrate understanding of cell anatomy.
Rubric Code: KAC2A3
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Subject: Biology  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Organelle Analogy Posters
  Basic

10 pts

Proficient

15 pts

Advanced

20 pts

Exemplary (Bonus)

10 pts

Story

Basic

* 8 or more organelles (characters) were present<BR>
* Each organelle (character) described or represented the characteristics of the organelle <BR>
* Only 1 organelle (character) was incorrect.
Proficient

* 9 or more organelles (characters) were present<BR>
* Each organelle (character) described or represented the characteristics of the organelle
Advanced

* 11 or more organelles (characters) were present<BR>
* Each organelle (character) described or represented the characteristics of the organelle
Exemplary (Bonus)

*Story/Cartoon is predominantly centered on one of these four cell processes: transport across membranes, photosynthesis, cell respiration, or cell division
Visuals

Basic

* Project reflects some seriousness and effort. <BR>
* Has some color and is creative.<BR>
* More effort could have been put into the visual part of the project.<BR>
* Writing is hand-written, but can be read.<BR>
* 1 organelle was not represented on poster.
Proficient

* Good use of visuals with typed captions.<BR>
* Visuals are creative and colorful and reflect the seriousness of the project.<BR>
* All cell organelles with analogies were represented in the project.
Advanced

* Good use of visuals with typed captions.<BR>
* Visuals are creative and colorful and reflect the seriousness of the project.<BR>
* All cell organelles discussed in class were represented on the poster.
Exemplary (Bonus)
Organization & Content

Basic

* Project develops analogies, but not completely accurate.<BR>
* Title and other writing is small and not easy to read. <BR>
* Could have put more effort into the organization part of the project.<BR>
* Few spelling or grammatical mistakes
Proficient

* Project has a clear, readable analogy.<BR>
* Writing is easy to read and makes sense. <BR>
* Little or no spelling or grammar errors. <BR>
* Great effort on organization.
Advanced

* Project has a strong, well developed analogy.<BR>
* Writing is easy to read and makes sense. <BR>
* Clean of spelling or grammar errors. <BR>
* Great effort on organization.
Exemplary (Bonus)
Overall criteria for project

Basic

* Did not follow directions<BR>
* Eventually able to figure out what analogy is being conveyed<BR>
* Some organization and neatness.
Proficient

* Followed instructions almost to the letter<BR>
* Visually appealing, with interesting information<BR>
* Can understand what analogy is being addressed<BR>
* Student knows project is a reflection of what was learned <BR>
* Project is neat and organized.
Advanced

* Directions well followed<BR>
* Visually appealing, creativity present<BR>
* Analogy being addressed very clear and developed<BR>
* Clear connection to class material, goes beyond basic understanding<BR>
* Project is neat and organized.
Exemplary (Bonus)
Effective Use of Technology

Basic

*Contributes little to the process; not interested or unwilling to help the group
Proficient

*Contributes ideas to the design but is not really interested or concerned about the presentation
Advanced

*Is actively involved in all aspects of the development and carryout of the presentation
Exemplary (Bonus)
Collaboration/Cooperation

Basic

*Not involved in the group; distant and uninvolved in the class time provided to work; not interested in helping the group complete the task
Proficient

*Works well with others; helps with the assignment but tends to need directions rather than taking the lead in some areas; or tend to dominate the group and determine all aspects of the process
Advanced

*Involved in all aspects of the process; willing to help others and willing to listen to the suggestions of others
Exemplary (Bonus)
Student Objectives
MOLECULES & CELLS

Basic

Compare and contrast the structure and function of mitochondria and chloroplasts
Proficient

Compare and contrast prokaryotes and eukaryotes
Advanced

Compare and contrast the structures of an animal cell to a plant cell
Exemplary (Bonus)

Relate the function of the plasma (cell) membrane to its structure



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