Science test

SUBJECT: Science 

UNIT / TOPIC: Cells 

ASSESSMENT TITLE: Making a Cell 

Due Dates and Times

Progress Check dates: 

• Week 2 Friday: Model plan selection

• Week 3 Friday: Model plan complete

• Week 4 Friday: Progress check

• Week 5 Friday: Progress check + plan of submission

Due Date: 24th August (Monday Week 6)

Models will need to be brought to class 

Evaluation and research questions due on the same day.

Submission Instructions

1. Assessment part B will be completed on Google classroom so that Progress checks can be made.

2. Part A will have to be submitted on the date to the classroom or electronically by a means discussed with the teacher. 

3. Final documents must be submitted in PDF format. 

4. Submit all electronic files via SEQTA.

5. Work submitted in electronic format must be submitted via SEQTA in PDF format with the filename: “Initial.Lastname-8History-OralPresentation[Final]”

Assessment

This assignment is designed to help students identify structures within cells, and describe different organelles function.

The assignment is divided into two parts. 

Task Directions

PART 1: Model of a Cell 

In this section of the assignment students are required to construct a three-dimensional representation of either a generic plant cell or a generic animal cell. Below are the rules surrounding the construction of the model:

1. As already mentioned the cell must be three dimensional

2. The model may be edible or non-edible

3. All parts/structures of the cell must be clearly labeled with the structure's name in some way. Either a key or directly labeling the structure is acceptable.

4. The structures and organelles created must clearly represent the actual structure or organelle. By looking at the organelle it should be clear what it is. For example, the nucleus must not be square. 

5. Models may be created using technology eg. Using 3D modeling software or Minecraft

6. If you are struggling to think of something creative, different and exciting come and talk to me at anytime

7. The organelles and structures should include:

8. These are the organelles and structures that are essential however you may include other organelles that we have spoken about in class including the Golgi bodies and ribosomes. The more you are about to include, the more accurate and useful your model will be.

On google classroom is a planning section that you will need to complete about your model. This is what will be checked during the process check in week 3 and will also need to be handed in along with your answers to Part B when you submit on SEQTA. 

PART 2: Write up 

This section of the assignment should be typed and handed in with your model and completed on google classroom. There are four different questions you must address. They are as follows:

1. As scientists, why do we use models? 

2. What are two advantages and two inaccuracies or disadvantages of the model that you have created? Explain why? 

3. Write a list of all the structures/organelles that you are included in your model. Next to each write a short sentence or two explaining its function. 

4. Select one of the organelles or structures you have just listed to do a depth study on. For this organelle write a minimum of 200 words describing how the structure of the organelle/structure allows it to complete its function. 

Note: You will need to use external sources (websites, books, class notes etc.) to complete this section of the assignment. As such a bibliography is expected to be included at the end of the assignment. At least three reliable sources should be used and referenced in the following way: 

Title, date accessed, website url 

Example: Cell, April 29 2021, https://www.britannica.com/science/cell-biology 

Make sure if you use the class notes they are also referenced. A marking rubric is included in this assignment sheet. Read it carefully as this is the document I will be using to mark your work.

Document Formatting Instructions

1. Make sure the font is legible and easy to understand.

Achievement / Performance Standards:

Please see the assessment rubric in SEQTA.

Standard

Description

A

B

C

D

E

Analysing and Processing - The Making of an effective and creative Model 

following of conventions to construct accurate representations of data to reveal and analyse patterns and trends

following of conventions to construct representations of data to reveal and analyse patterns and trends

construction of representations of data to reveal and analyse patterns and trends

partial construction of representations of data to partially reveal patterns and trends

partial construction of representations of data 

Communicating - Model communicates scientifically accurate information, is well labeled and referenced are included in part B of assignment. 

concise and coherent use of appropriate language and accurate representations to communicate science ideas, methods and findings in a range of text types

coherent use of appropriate language and accurate representations to communicate science ideas, methods and findings in a range of text types

use of appropriate language and representations to communicate science ideas, methods and findings in a range of text types

use of everyday language and representations to communicate science ideas, methods and findings

fragmented use of language and representations to communicate science ideas, methods and findings

Evaluating - Models and their effectiveness 

evaluation of the quality of data to justify the explanation of how effective modifications to methods could improve the quality of their data

explanation of how effective modifications to methods could improve the quality of their data

explanation of how modifications to methods could improve the quality of their data

description of modifications to methods

statements about modifications

Biological understanding 

critical analysis of the relationship between structure and function in a cell

informed analysis of the relationship between structure and function in a cell

analysis of the relationship between structure and function in a cell

descriptions of how cells function 

statements about how cells function