Grading Rubric for DNA Model
Name: -----------------------------------------------You will be using any materials which you can find in your household in order to demonstrate your knowledge of DNA
structure with a 3D Model. You may have a partner on this project who is not necessarily in your class period. This project is
to be done AT HOME AND WILL COUNT AS AN ASSESSMENT GRADE. You will not be allowed to buy a kit to create your
model. If your project is turned in late, it will automatically be scored as a 50%. PLEASE TURN THIS RUBRIC IN WITH YOUR
PROJECT!!!!!
DUE DATE: MONDAY, January 9th
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Criteria:
Model shows an
understanding of
base pair basics
Criteria:
Model has an
understanding of
sugar and phosphate
basics.
Criteria:
Model has a key.
The model has two
pairs of color-coded
bases fitting like puzzle
pieces.
Sugars and phosphates
alternate on the sides of
the DNA molecule.
Bases are attached to
the sugars.
The key identifies all
components of DNA.
(sugar, phosphate,
adenine, thymine,
guanine, cytosine)
The model has two
pairs of color-coded
bases.
The model has one pair
of color-coded bases.
The model has four
bases but not color
coded nor matched.
Not present
Sugars and phosphates
alternate on the sides of
the DNA molecule.
Sugars and phosphates
are present, but may
not alternate correctly.
Not present
The key identifies four
bases (adenine,
thymine, guanine, and
cytosine).
The key identifies two
or three components of
DNA.
The model contains the
sides, but it is not clear
if sugars and
phosphates are
present.
The key identifies one
component of DNA.
Criteria:
Model has a doublehelix shape.
Criteria:
Model has a required
length.
Criteria:
Model is neatly
constructed.
The model has a
double-helical (3-D)
shape.
The model contains at
least 16 base pairs.
.
The model contains at
least 14 base pairs.
The model has a shape
of a ladder (3-D) but not
twisted
The model contains at
least 10 base pairs.
The model contains at
least 8 base pairs.
The model contains
less than 8 base pairs.
The model shows
exceptional effort.
The model is neatly
done.
Neatness of the model
can be improved.
The model is very
carelessly done.
TOTAL POINTS
Not present
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