Alternative Assessment Rubric: Chapter 7- Cells Instead of taking a Chapter 7 Exam, you will demonstrate your knowledge about

cells by using digital media or another creative outlet to demonstrate your knowledge on this topic. You may work with one partner from your class. Groups of three will only be permitted in classes with an odd number of students. There may be additional requirements for these groups to ensure each person can demonstrate their knowledge of the material. STEP 1: Choose you assessment template 1. You may create a 1-2 minute video using iMovie or Moviemaker. 2. You make create an illustrated childrens book or a graphic novel about cells. You may choose to tell a story about the analogous relationships between cells and the larger world, or you may choose to give the live cell a story. 3. You may propose another alternative assessment to Ms. Patton in writing. Your written proposal must outline how your idea will allow you to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the world of cells.

Step 2: Make a plan On a separate sheet of paper begin brainstorming with your partner. Use the assessment rubric to guide your plan. How will you incorporate all of the important elements of the project? SCI PAP 9.5 Understands the structure and function of cells 1 2 3 Your project does not Your project mentions Your project shows an demonstrate an cell structure and function understanding of the understanding of cell but does not demonstrate relationship between structure and function. an understanding of the structure and function importance of this in the cell but only at a relationship. very basic level.

4 Your project shows an understanding of the relationship between structure and function in the cell. This is demonstrated with multiple perspectives to your viewer.

SCI PAP 9.5.1 Knows structure and function of cell organelles in eukaryotes 1 2 3 4 Your project does not Your project mentions the Your project shows an Your project shows an demonstrate an structure and function of understanding of the understanding of the understanding of the cell organelles but does relationship between relationship between structure and function not demonstrate an structure and function structure and function of of cell organelles. understanding of the of cell organelles but cell organelles. This is importance of this only at a very basic demonstrated with relationship. level. multiple perspectives to your viewer. SCI PAP 9.5.2 Knows structure and function of unicellular organisms 1 2 3 4 Your project does not Your project mentions Your project shows an Your project shows an demonstrate an unicellular structure and understanding of the understanding of the understanding of function but does not relationship between relationship between unicellular structure demonstrate an structure and function structure and function in and function. understanding of the in the unicellular the unicellular organism. importance of this organism but only at a This is demonstrated with relationship. very basic level. multiple perspectives to your viewer.

SCI PAP 9.5.3 Understands processes in acquiring energy in living systems (Cell Transport) 1 2 3 4 Your project does not Your project mentions Your project shows an Your project shows an demonstrate an cell transport but does not understanding of cell understanding of cell understanding of cell demonstrate an transport but only at a transport. This is transport. understanding of the very basic level. demonstrated with importance of this multiple perspectives to relationship. your viewer. SCI PAP 9.14.1 Reads and analyzes new science research 1 2 3 4 There is no evidence of It is unclear to your Your project shows that Your project shows that additional outside audience if you did you conducted you conducted additional research included in additional outside additional research to research to improve and your project. No MLA research. No MLA improve and enhance enhance your reference page is reference page is your understanding of understanding of cells. included. included. cells but your research This research is is not incorporated in incorporated in meaningful ways into meaningful ways into your project. An MLA your project in the form of reference page is quotations. A MLA included. reference page is included. SCI PAP 9.14.2 Communicates ideas and concepts in science clearly, completely, and concisely 1 You project is messy, disorganized, not well put together, or has technical issues. 2 Your project is not well organized, creative, and easy to follow. 3 Your project is well organized, creative, and easy to follow. However, it fails to engage your audience. 4 Your project is well organized, creative, and easy to follow. It is also engaging to your audience and informative at the same time.

Step 3: Present your project to the class Projects will be due the 4th and 5th of October. You will have 5 minutes per group to present to the class. Step 4: Turn your project in on time! 1. If you create a video it must be uploaded onto YouTube. I will not accept the video in any other format. 2. You book or graphic novel must be turned in bound in book form. I will not accept the book in any other form.