Science 10 Unit C

Performance Task

Name:

Hey grade 10s! Are you tired of being told what type of assignments you will
do, and what formats will be used? I agree! So, this is an opportunity for you
to choose!
From our notes on the cell you will come up with a creative way to show me
what you know about the cell model/organelles and their structure and
function!
But Mr. Waugh. What do you mean, come up with a creative way??
You can choose:
If you like to draw, make a comic/graphic novel, or picture book
If you like original reports, complete with diagrams and explanations
you are free to do so!
If you like to sing, write some lyrics to a song maybe sing it??
If you like to animate with computers or by hand, make a
cartoon/movie
If you like the news, perhaps do a newscast?
If you like social media, make a fake Facebook account or twitter
account
o Look online for these!
Assignment Details:
Who: YOU (singular, not plural)
When: Due Wednesday April 8th 2015
Where: Can be shown in class, or simply handed in
What: Show your understanding of the cell model and organelles, use
the information from your notes and textbook, pages 247 252 and
267 273. Be cautious of the Internet, it will provide you lots of
information, but maybe TOO much, and it may not always be accurate!
Why: Because its a better form of demonstrating your knowledge to
me, and its more fun than quizzes or worksheets!
Once you have an idea, check with me so I can help you sort out details and
help you succeed. Dont waste your time; I need to know what youre doing
by Thursday.
Note on building stuff and costs:
Lets be eco-friendly here! If you want to build something, like a cell
model, you may ONLY use recycled materials (pop cans, a pencil,
packing bubbles anything!)
Due Date: Wednesday April 8th 2015

Science 10 Unit C
Performance Task

Name:

Science 10 Unit C
Performance Task Rubric

Name:

Level
Excellent (4)

Proficient (3)

Adequate (2)

Limited (1)*

Criteria

Organelle
Structure (x2)

Organelle
Function (x2)

Creativity

Organization

Definition and
construction of
Organelle
structures are indepth and provide
insightful
information
Descriptions of
Organelle
functions are
comprehensive
and precise.
The creativity
utilized in this
project is Rich
and detailed and
includes
extensive
engagement and
effort
Organization of the
project is
purposeful in the
design, layout, and
function

Definition and
construction of
Organelle
structures are
sufficient and
provide
meaningful
information

Definition and
construction of
Organelle
structures are
partial and
provide
appropriate
information

Definition and
construction of
Organelle
structures are
incomplete and
provide
superficial
information

Descriptions of
Organelle functions
are thorough and
logical

Descriptions of
Organelle functions
are basic and
partially correct

Descriptions of
Organelle functions
are vague and
confusing

The creativity
utilized in this
project is specific
and includes
substantial
engagement and
effort

The creativity
utilized in this
project is
simplistic and
includes partial
engagement and
effort

Organization of the
project is logical in
the design, layout,
and function

Organization of the
project is
methodical in the
design, layout, and
function

The creativity
utilized in this
project is
undeveloped and
includes
incomplete
engagement and
effort
Organization of the
project is
disorganized in
the design, layout,
and function

Insufficient/
Blank*
No score is
awarded
because there
is insufficient
evidence of
student
performance
based on the
requirements
of the
assessment
task.

Science 10 Unit C
Performance Task Rubric
Communicatio
n of
Information

The author of the

project is skillful
in communicating
the required
information

Name:
The author of the
project is effective
in communicating
the required
information

The author of the

project is
appropriate in
communicating the
required
information

The author of the

project is
ineffective in
communicating the
required
information

When work is judged to be limited or insufficient, the teacher makes decisions about appropriate intervention
to help the student improve.
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