Virus Model Scoring Guide
Name_______________________
Core Content: SC-HS-3.4.7-Students will classify organisms into groups based on similiarities and infer relationships based on internal
and external structures and chemical process.
Objectives: Students will create a model of a virus to illustrate the diversity of structures and functions of viral components.
Structures Required: RNA/DNA
lipid envelope
capsid
Viral Proteins (ie neuramidase)
**The specifics of the required structures will be determined by the virus you choose to design.**
Criteria
Outstanding 10
Pretty Good 7
Good 4
Needs work 1
Components
All components are
included
Model and
explanations indicate
a very clear and
accurate
understanding of
scientific principles
underlying the
construction
Missing 1 component
Great attention in
construction process
so that the model is
neat and attractive.
Model clearly
demonstrates that
tremendous effort
was put into its
planning, design and
construction.
Uses creative
materials and design
is original; different
materials are used for
each component
Model clearly
demonstrates that
much effort was put
into its planning,
design and
construction, but 1-2
details could hve
been refined for a
more attractive
product.
Uses creative
materials and design
is somewhat original;
different materials
are used for each
component
Project is neat;
components are
identifiable.
Missing 2
components
Model and
explanations indicate
some understanding
of scientific principles
underlying the
construction.
Misunderstandings/m
isconceptions are
obvious.
Construction lacks
attention, lack of
effort is evident in
planning, design and
construction. 3-4
details could have
been refined for a
more attractive
product.
Missing more than 2
components.
Model and
explanations indicate
lack of understanding
of scientific principles
underlying the
construction.
Misunderstandings/m
isconceptions are
obvious.
Construction appears
careless or haphazard
and demonstrates
little effort in
planning, design and
construction. Many
details need
refinement for an
attractive product.
Lacks creative use of
materials and/or
design is not original;
different materials
used for each
component.
Project looks descent,
but some
components may be
difficult to i.d.
A key is provided with
structures and
functions.
Lacks creative use of
materials and design
is not original;
different materials
are not used for each
component.
Project lacks neatness
and several
components are
difficult to i.d.
Model does not have
information regarding
structures or
functions.
2 structures are
difficult to identify
and/or unrealistic in
appearance.
More than 2
structures are difficult
to identify and/or
unrealistic in
appearance.
Incomplete
Scientific
Knowledge
Construction/Effort
Creativity
Neatness
Extremely neat;
components are
easily identifiable
Labels
All structures and
functions are clearly
identified ON THE
MODEL.
Realism
All structures are
easily identifiable.
Self-Assessment
Complete and honest
Scoring Guide
Turned in with model
Total
Model and
explanations indicate
a clear and mostly
accurate
understanding of
scientific principles
underlying the
construction
Structures and
functions are
identified ON THE
MODEL, but few
labels are missing.
1 structure is difficult
to identify and/or
unrealistic in
appearance.
Complete and honest
Complete and honest
Not turned in with
model
Student
Evaluation
Comments:
Peer Review:
1.
Based on the scoring guide, what score would your peer receive if you graded it?
2.
List at least 2 things positive about the construction, effort or creativity of the model.
3.
What 2 suggestions could you make to improve the model?
4.
How has critiquing this model helped you learn more about viruses?