Proficiency Assessment
H.1L.1 Macromolecules
Standard: Compare and contrast the four types of organic macromolecules. Explain how they
compose the cellular structures of organisms and are involved in critical cellular processes.
Title: Cell Analogy
Introduction
Background Skills:
Four Organic Macromolecules
• Proteins(e.g. enzymes)
• Lipids(fats, oils, waxes)
• Carbohydrates(sugar/starch/cellulose)
• Nucleic Acids(DNA/RNA)
• All composed of the elements CHNOPS
Critical Cellular Processes (Limited to basic chemical equations, general knowledge
of cycles and processes involved, inputs and outputs)
• Respiration
• Protein synthesis
• Photosynthesis
• Active transport
• Diffusion/osmosis
Cellular Structures
• Mitochondrion, lysosomes
• Nucleus, DNA/RNA, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi apparatus, ribosomes,
• Chloroplast
• Plasma membrane, cell wall
Vocabulary: proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, enzymes, nucleus, mitochondria,
chloroplast, plasma membrane, cell wall, ribosomes, lysosomes, golgi apparatus, cholesterol,
macromolecule, metabolism, mono/polysaccharides, organic, phospholipid
Learning Targets:
Compare the four types of organic macromolecules.
Contrast the four types of organic macromolecules
Describe how organic macromolecules compose the cellular structures of organisms.
Explain how cellular structures are involved in critical cellular processes.
Assessment
Designed to allow students to compare, contrast describe and explain the four types of
macromolecules and the elemental components, as well as the basic functions that
macromolecules serve in organisms.
Type: Project
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
September 4, 2012
Time needed: 1-2 class periods
Materials: Access to research (library, computer or textbook), paper and pencil – can be
typed at teacher’s discretion
Directions: Deliver student task description and scoring guide to students. Give them
time to draw and write.
Student Handout
Cell Analogy Assessment
In this project, you will draw and describe a cell, its organelles, and structures using analogy or
simile. First you will draw a picture of the analogy using different things and objects to represent
the different cell parts. For example, I might use a car engine to represent the mitochondria (it
converts gasoline to useable energy for the car). You will do this with each of the parts listed.
Create a key on your picture for the analogy and its corresponding cell part (Engine –
Mitochondria). Next you will write a listing of the cell parts including both the real part and the
analogy or simile. You must include a written explanation of what the cell part does, what it is
made of, and why you chose to use the thing or object you used, considering common function
and points of comparison.
Make sure you use each of the parts listed below.
Cell Membrane
Mitochondria
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
Nucleus
Golgi Apparatus
Cytoskeleton
Ribosomes
Lysosomes
Nucleolus
Consider adding some of these parts or processes or branch out to find other things not listed
here, highlighting the differences between types of cells, and describing what would happen if
there was more or less in your cell to boost your score to a 4.
Cell Wall
Centrosomes
Chloroplast
Centrioles
Photosynthesis
Microtubules
Cellular Respiration
Microfilaments
Passive Transport
Motor molecules
Active Transport
ATP/ADP/CP
Peroxisomes
Transport proteins
You will be graded on both your picture and representation and your write-up with reasoning why
you selected your parts. Be creative and have fun!!
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
September 4, 2012
Check list
H.1L.1 Cell Analogy
Include the Following
Heading
Title
Name (First and Last)
Date
Class
Elements
Spelling
Conventions (capitalization, punctuation, paragraphs)
Use vocabulary from state standard: proteins, carbohydrates,
lipids, nucleic acids, enzymes, nucleus, mitochondria,
chloroplast, plasma membrane, cell wall, ribosomes, lysosomes,
Golgi apparatus, cholesterol, macromolecule, metabolism,
mono/polysaccharides, organic, phospholipid
See Directions/procedures
Scoring
See rubric
Format
Evidence = X
Pictures/drawings
Labels
Written explanation
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
September 4, 2012
Scoring Guide
H.1 L.1 Macromolecules
Standard: Compare and contrast the four types of organic macromolecules. Explain how
they compose the cellular structures of organisms and are involved in critical cellular
processes.
Score
Description:
4.0
Exceeds
Explain how changes in the four organic macromolecules would
affect cell composition and cell processes.
3.5
Can complete level 3.0 and can partially complete level 4.0.
3.0
Meets
Compare and contrast the four types of organic macromolecules
(proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids) and explain how
they are used in cell composition and processes.
2.5
Can complete level 2.0 and can partially complete level 3.0 or 4.0
2.0
Nearly meets
List the four types of organic macromolecules and state where
they can be found in the cell.
1.5
Can complete level 1.0 and can partially complete level 2.0, 3.0, or
4.0.
1.0
Beginning
Recognize that there are different types of organic
macromolecules and that they are used in cells in different ways,
with help
0.5
Can produce some evidence of basic knowledge, with help.
0.0
Has no
understanding
Cannot provide any evidence of knowledge or understanding, even
with help.
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
September 4, 2012
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
September 4, 2012