Photosynthesis and Cell Respiration Dinner Menu
SB3a: Explain the cycling of energy through the process of photosynthesis and respiration
Salad: everyone
~Make a picture book or chart using the following vocabulary words: autotroph, heterotroph,
photosynthesis, chlorophyll, chloroplast, thylakoid, granum, stroma, light-dependent reaction,
light independent reaction, Calvin Cycle, ATP, ADP, cell respiration, glycolysis, pyruvate,
fermentation, aerobic, anaerobic, glucose, mitochondria, Krebs Cycle, electron transport chain,
ATP synthase . Each page/spot must include an illustration as well as a description of the word.
You may not write the text book definition.
Appetizer: choose 1
~Draw an animation depicting the photosynthesis and cell respiration equations. You can have
two separate animations or combine the two into one animation.
~ Write a poem, rap or song explaining the photosynthesis and cell respiration equations. You
can have two separate poems, raps or songs or one that combines the two.
Entrée: choose 1
~Construct a simple chart or diagram that illustrates the steps of both photosynthesis and cell
respiration. For photosynthesis, begin with sunlight and end with the production of sugar. For
cell respiration, begin with glucose and end with the production of ATP. Include as much detail
as possible as well as illustrations where appropriate.
~ Write a 2 page paper (typed) explaining the entire processes of photosynthesis and cell
respiration. You must have at least 3 sources. One must be a book. Wikipedia is not a valid
source. You must have a works cited page. If any suspicion of plagiarism is suspected, your
paper will not be accepted.
Dessert: everyone
~ A quiz will be given on Friday, February 11th. You will be able to use anything you have done for
your project on the quiz.
Rules: You pick what you want to do. Be creative. In the paper, grammar and sentence structure will be
counted. You must use 12 point font (Times New Roman or Calibri) and double space. On the illustrations,
remember this is not an art project so don’t spend too much time on that part and forget about the
content. You are responsible for working on this project outside of class if necessary. If you want to use
materials other than provided in class, you are responsible for getting them.
Due Date: Friday, February 11th
Late Work: 10 points off per day
Grading: See rubric
Photosynthesis and Cell Respiration Dinner Menu
SB3a: Explain the cycling of energy through the process of photosynthesis and respiration
Rubric
Salad
Appetizer
Entrée
Quiz
(Counts 2x/40
points)
20, 19, 18,
17, 16
All 24 words
and illustrations
included; neat
and organized
Equations fully
and correctly
explained;
creative
Processes fully
explained in own
words;
illustrations
where necessary
15, 14, 13,
12, 11
Words or
illustrations
incorrect;
sloppy OR only
have 18-14
words and
illustrations
Equations
explained but
hard to follow
or incorrect in
parts; some
creativity
Processes
explained but
lacking 2-3 main
elements; few
illustrations
10, 9, 8, 7, 6
5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Only have 7-13
words and
illustrations;
sloppy
Contains 6 or
less words and
illustrations;
sloppy
Poor explanation
of equations;
low level of
creativity
Equations
explained
incorrectly; no
creativity
Processes not
fully explained;
missed major
points; little
understanding
of concept
shown
Shows no
understanding
of concept;
plagiarism used
Points Earned:
Total Points
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