NAME: _____________________________
PERIOD: ___________
Cell Theory Cartoon Project
Due: 9/19 B Day and 9/20 A Day
Objective: Create 3 cartoon drawings to illustrate each component of the cell theory.
Instructions: Create a cartoon that illustrates the 3 principles of the cell theory. Your cartoon should have at
least 3 frames and contain information pertaining to the following statements:
1. All living things are made of 1 or more cells.
2. The cell is the basic unit of life.
3. All cells come from pre-existing cells.
**Be sure to use information gained from your Cell Theory Chart and Timeline in your science journal**
Format: You may hand draw your work or you may use an online or computer program to help you. Whatever
format you use, you must be sure that you can submit your work to me for a grade.
RUBRIC
Understanding of
Topic
Graphics
Creativity
Neatness
Grammar
1 point
2 points
3 points
4 points
Shows little
understanding of
the topic
Comic strip has
no graphics or
graphics are off
topic
Comic strip
shows little
creativity
Comic strip
shows little or no
neatness
Comic strip has
many spelling,
grammar, and
punctuation
mistakes.
Shows some
understanding of
the topic
Comic strip has
some graphics
that deal with
topic
Comic strip
shows some
creativity
Comic strip
shows some
neatness
Comic strip has
3-4 spelling,
grammar, and
punctuation
mistakes.
Shows good
understanding of
the topic
Comic strip
graphics deal
with topic
Shows complete
understanding of
the topic
Comic strip
graphics
completely deal
with topic
Comic strip
shows high level
of creativity
Comic strip
shows high level
of neatness
Comic strip has
no spelling,
grammar, and
punctuation
mistakes.
Total: _______/20 = _______%
Comic strip is
creatively done
Comic strip is
neat
Comic strip has
1-2 spelling,
grammar, and
punctuation
mistakes.
Points for each
category