CHARACTERS (Period 3)
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16 nucleotides (must note 3’ & 5’ ends)
o 4 adenosine with phosphate & deoxyribose attached (2 old, 2 new)
o 4 thymine with phosphate & deoxyribose attached (2 old, 2 new)
o 4 guanine with phosphate & deoxyribose attached (2 old, 2 new)
o 4 cytosine with phosphate & deoxyribose attached (2 old, 2 new)
1 DNA helicase (unwinding/unzipping)
1 RNA primase (priming)
1 DNA polymerase (adding bases/proofreading)
1 DNA ligase (joining Okazaki fragments)
1 Nuclease (deletes incorrect nucleotides)
MOVEMENT
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You will be divided into two groups of 21. Each group of 21 students must demonstrate a choreographed
representation of the four stages of semiconservative replication using each student as a chemical found during
replication. Your teacher will select 5 group managers which will function as the enzymes in charge of
replication.
o You will model the four stages of replication:
 Step 1: Unzipping/unwinding DNA
 Start with the old twisted strand of DNA joined together with hydrogen bonds between
the bases.
 Helicase will unwind the DNA and break the hydrogen bonds between the bases.
 Step 2: Priming Exposed DNA Strand
 Primase will add a floating/new nucleotide to each of the old strands to act as the
primer.
 Step 3: Adding New Nucleotides
 DNA polymerase will add nucleotides one at a time starting on the 5’ ends. (Create a
mutation for step 4.)
 The leading strand will be formed quickly in one continuous motion.
 An Okazaki fragment will form on the lagging strand because DNA polymerase will fall
off before a complete strand is made.
 Ligase will bring in the missing nucleotide to fill in the gap between the Okazaki
fragments.
 Step 4: Proofreading Completed Strands
 DNA polymerase will “proofread” each nucleotide checking that nucleotides are
correctly matched.
 DNA polymerase will find a mutation signaling nuclease to yank the incorrect nucleotide
from its position.
 DNA polymerase will then add the correct nucleotides and proofread again.
The movement must be succinct, thoughtful, and creative. Each student must know his or her part.
Be as creative as you need to be to enhance your performance (costumes, props, etc.)
REQUIREMENTS
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Seamless flow (no abrupt stops)
Music
No talking/gestures
Finished product of two identical strands of DNA (semiconservative replication)
GRADING
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Group managers will assign individual intra group grades using a rubric designed by your teacher. (30 points)
Teacher-judges will assign group grades and pick the winning group (extra credit). (40 points)
CHARACTERS (Period 5)
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14 nucleotides (must note 3’ & 5’ ends)
o 3 adenosine with phosphate & deoxyribose attached (2 old, 2 new)
o 3 thymine with phosphate & deoxyribose attached (2 old, 2 new)
o 3 guanine with phosphate & deoxyribose attached (2 old, 2 new)
o 3 cytosine with phosphate & deoxyribose attached (2 old, 2 new)
o 2 extra of your choice that will be needed in step 4
1 DNA helicase (unwinding/unzipping)
1 RNA primase (priming)
1 DNA polymerase (adding bases/proofreading)
1 DNA ligase (joining Okazaki fragments)
1 Nuclease (deletes incorrect nucleotides)
MOVEMENT
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You will be divided into two groups of 19. Each group of 19 students must demonstrate a choreographed
representation of the four stages of semiconservative replication using each student as a chemical found during
replication. Your teacher will select 5 group managers which will function as the enzymes in charge of
replication.
o You will model the four stages of replication:
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Step 1: Unzipping/unwinding DNA
 Start with the old twisted strand of DNA joined together with hydrogen bonds between the
bases.
 Helicase will unwind the DNA and break the hydrogen bonds between the bases.
Step 2: Priming Exposed DNA Strand
 Primase will add a floating/new nucleotide to each of the old strands to act as the primer.
Step 3: Adding New Nucleotides
 DNA polymerase will add nucleotides one at a time starting on the 5’ ends. (Create a mutation
for step 4.)
 The leading strand will be formed quickly in one continuous motion.
 An Okazaki fragment will form on the lagging strand because DNA polymerase will fall off before
a complete strand is made.
 Ligase will bring in the missing nucleotide to fill in the gap between the Okazaki fragments.
Step 4: Proofreading Completed Strands
 DNA polymerase will “proofread” each nucleotide checking that nucleotides are correctly
matched.
 DNA polymerase will find a mutation signaling nuclease to yank the incorrect nucleotide from its
position.
 DNA polymerase will then add the correct nucleotides and proofread again.
The movement must be succinct, thoughtful, and creative. Each student must know his or her part.
Be as creative as you need to be to enhance your performance (costumes, props, etc.)
REQUIREMENTS
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Seamless flow (no abrupt stops)
Music
No talking/gestures
Finished product of two identical strands of DNA (semiconservative replication)
GRADING
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Group managers will assign individual intra group grades using a rubric designed by your teacher. (30 points)
Teacher-judges will assign group grades and pick the winning group (extra credit). (40 points)
Name of Group Member Being Evaluated: _______________________________________________________________
Evaluator: _________________________________________________________________________________________
COOPERATION
Excellent (10 points)
This group member had a positive
attitude. The person often took
initiative and was willing to contribute
to all stages of the assignment.
Adequate (7 points)
This group member was a satisfactory
participant. The person occasionally
took initiative and did contribute
when asked to do so at different
stages of the assignment.
Weak (5 points)
This group member often complained
or often was more of an obstacle. The
person’s contribution was marginal
during the different stages of the
assignment.
Adequate (7 points)
This group member did an acceptable
job preparing for the presentation by
working on the project and/or
assisting with all stages of the
delivery. The person’s dedication to
the group’s success was sometimes
evident at different stages of the
assignment.
Weak (5 points)
This group member did little to
nothing to prepare for the
presentation. The person’s dedication
to the group’s success was minimal.
Adequate (7 points)
This group member was sometimes
dependable during the different
stages of the project. He or she tried
to complete his or her part in a timely
manner, but sometimes left others to
pick up the slack.
Weak (5 points)
This group member was not
dependable and often left others to
pick up the slack.
Cooperation Score:
EFFORT
Excellent (10 points)
This group member went above and
beyond in preparing for the
presentation by working on the
project and assisting with all stages of
the delivery. The person’s dedication
to the group’s success was clearly
evident at all stages of the
assignment.
Effort Score:
RESPONSIBILITY
Excellent (10 points)
This group member was clearly
dependable at all stages of the project
and could be counted on to ensure
that his or her part was completed in
a timely manner.
Responsibility Score:
OVERALL SCORE:
Name of Manager Being Evaluated: _____________________________________________________________________
Evaluator(s): _______________________________________________________________________________________
LEADERSHIP
Excellent (10 points)
This manager was a great leader. The
individual instilled pride, provided
direction, and created a strong sense
of team. This person also was strongly
involved in the execution of the
project.
Adequate (7 points)
This manager was a good leader.
Some direction was given to the group
but questions still arose. This person
attempted to create a sense of team
and pride in the group but was not
always successful. Some involvement
in the project was evident.
Weak (5 points)
This manager was a poor leader. The
individual did not instill a sense of
pride or team. The group lacked
direction. This manager was not really
personally involved.
Adequate (7 points)
This manager delegated some
responsibilities to others but
completed various tasks personally.
When responsibilities were delegated,
this person did not follow up and/or
was not clear with directions.
Weak (5 points)
This manager did not delegate
responsibilities to others and often
completed tasks personally.
Adequate (7 points)
This manager was good at
communicating ideas. This person
listened somewhat to others’ ideas
and shared a little with the group.
Weak (5 points)
This manager was not good at
communicating or listening to others’
ideas. This person shared little with
the group and seemed more like a
dictator than a communicator.
Leadership Score:
DELEGATION
Excellent (10 points)
This manager was excellent in
delegating responsibilities to other
group members and was clear with
directions. This person followed up to
make sure tasks were complete and
did not try to do everything
personally.
Delegation Score:
COMMUNICATION
Excellent (10 points)
This manager was excellent at
communicating thoughts and
processing information. This person
also listened carefully to ideas from
others and often shared information
with the group.
Communication Score:
OVERALL SCORE:
Judge: _______________________________________
Period: ________
Group Number: ______________
PERFORMANCE
Excellent (10 points)
This group appeared to be skilled,
expressive and aware of the content.
The intent and movement were
authentic. No observable mistakes
were made.
Adequate (7points)
This group appeared to be somewhat
expressive and mostly aware of the
content. The intent and movement
was somewhat rehearsed. Some
group members may have made some
mistakes.
Weak (5 points)
This group appeared unrehearsed.
The intent and movement was not
realized. Many mistakes were made.
Adequate (7 points)
This group performed with some
attention to quality of movement,
body position and placement on
stage. Some costume, props, and
other details are noted.
Weak (5 points)
This group performed with little
attention to quality of movement,
body position and placement on
stage. Little to no attention was
placed on costumes, props, and other
details.
Adequate (7 points)
This group had standard formations,
some variety, some clear transitions,
moderate pace, adequate transitions
from section to section, and/or a
somewhat segmented routine.
Weak (5 points)
This group had basic formations, little
variety, scattered or slow transitions,
bumping into other students during
transitions, lacking
creativity, and/or a very segmented
routine
Adequate (7 points)
This group showed some creativity
with movement, some costumes were
evident, and some use of props.
Weak (5 points)
This group showed poor creativity in
movement, costumes, props, and
overall composition.
Performance Score:
EFFORT
Excellent (10 points)
This group performed with great
attention to quality of movement,
body position, placement on stage,
costumes, props, and other details of
dance.
Effort Score:
TRANSITIONS/FLOW
Excellent (10 points)
This group had exceptional precision
in formations, unique transitional
skills, fast/clean transitions, creative
formations, patterns, and exceptional
variety.
Transitions/Flow Score:
CREATIVITY
Excellent (10 points)
This group showed excellent creativity
with movement, costumes, props, and
overall composition.
Creativity Score:
OVERALL SCORE: