Integrate by discussion the properties of life, basic chemical terminology, and molecules and compounds of a cell necessary for life. Include the basic anatomy and physiology of a cell and describe how cell respiration, photosynthesis, and cell reproduction occur in a succinct manner. Include a brief discussion about Mendel’s Laws and an overview of DNA structure and function. Conclude with a discussion of cancer and the mechanisms of gene control.
Grading Rubric
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CATEGORYExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryUnacceptable
10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points
Student provides a clear,
logical discussion of all of the
following: the properties of
life, basic chemical
terminology, and molecules
and compounds of a cell
necessary for life.
Student provides a mostly
clear, logical discussion of at
least 2 of the following: the
properties of life, basic
chemical terminology, and
molecules and compounds
of a cell necessary for life.
Student provides a partially
clear, logical discussion of
at least 2 of the following:
the properties of life, basic
chemical terminology, and
molecules and compounds
of a cell necessary for life.
Student provides a weak or
unclear discussion of at
least 1 of the following:
the properties of life, basic
chemical terminology, and
molecules and compounds
of a cell necessary for life.
10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points
Student provides a clear,
logical description of the
basic anatomy and
physiology of a cell.
Student provides a mostly
clear, logical description of
the basic anatomy and
physiology of a cell.
Student provides a partially
clear, logical description of
the basic anatomy and
physiology of a cell.
Student provides a weak or
unclear description of the
basic anatomy and
physiology of a cell.
15 points 12 points 8 points 5 points
Student provides a clear,
logical description of how
cell respiration,
photosynthesis, and cell
reproduction occur in a
succinct manner.
Student provides a mostly
clear, logical description of
how cell respiration,
photosynthesis, and cell
reproduction occur in a
succinct manner.
Student provides a partially
clear, logical description of
how cell respiration,
photosynthesis, and cell
reproduction occur in a
succinct manner.
Student provides a weak or
unclear description of how
cell respiration,
photosynthesis, and cell
reproduction occur in a
succinct manner.
10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points
Student provides a clear,
logical discussion of
Mendel's Laws.
Student provides a mostly
clear, logical discussion of
Mendel's Laws.
Student provides a partially
clear, logical discussion of
Mendel's Laws.
Student provides a weak or
unclear discussion of
Mendel's Laws.
15 points 12 points 8 points 5 points
Student provides a clear,
logical description of both
DNA structure and function.
Student provides a mostly
clear, logical description of
both DNA structure and
function.
Student provides a partially
clear, logical description of
both DNA structure and
function.
Student provides a weak or
unclear description of DNA
structure and/or function.
15 points 12 points 8 points 5 points
Student provides a clear,
logical discussion of cancer
and the mechanisms of gene
control.
Student provides a mostly
clear, logical discussion of
cancer and the mechanisms
of gene control.
Student provides a partially
clear, logical discussion of
cancer and the mechanisms
of gene control.
Student provides a weak or
unclear discussion of
cancer and/or the
mechanisms of gene
control.
10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points
Student makes no errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes 1-2 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes 3-4 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes more than
4 errors in grammar or
spelling that distract the
reader from the content.
15 points 12 points 8 points 5 points
The paper is written in
proper format. All sources
used for quotes and facts are
credible and cited correctly.
Excellent organization,
including a variety of
thoughtful transitions.
The paper is written in
proper format with only 1-2
errors. All sources used for
quotes and facts are credible
and most are cited correctly.
Adequate organization
includes a variety of
appropriate transitions.
The paper is written in
proper format with only 3-5
errors. Most sources used
for quotes and facts are
credible and cited correctly.
Essay is poorly organized,
but may include a few
effective transitions.
The paper is not written in
proper format. Many
sources used for quotes
and facts are less than
credible (suspect) and/or
are not cited correctly.
Essay is disorganized and
does not include effective
transitions.
Cell
anatomy/physiology
(10 points)
DNA
structure/function
(15 points)
Format - APA Format,
Citations,
Organization,
Transitions (15
Points)
Properties of life (10
points)
Cell respiration,
photosynthesis, and
reproduction (15
points)
Mendel’s Laws (10
points)
Mechanics -
Grammar,
Punctuation, Spelling
(10 Points)
Cancer and gene
control (15 points)
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