Name: ____________________________
Biology*
Class Period 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Plant/Animal Survey- Fall 2015 Biology Summative Project
Background: As a young talented biologist, you will be preparing a survey or
comprehensive study of a plant or animal of your choice to present in our biology
symposium held during finals week. You will have EIGHT class periods to
complete this and will be presenting on your assigned final exam day.
Your Plant or Animal Choice: _______________________________________
Items to Submit for Summative Project:
1.) Portfolio of Your Plant/Animal of Choice
a. Completed Portfolio Book Handout- All Sections 1-6
b. Instructor’s Signature on EACH section of your portfolio sections
2.) Poster Presentation
a. You will submit a poster about your plant or animal of choice using
discussion points and information from your survey portfolio.
b. You will present your poster in a symposium gallery walk
c. You will need to review 10 posters and complete the Participation
Review Handout during the symposium.
Grading of This Project:
60 points (50%) = Portfolio of Survey of Plant or Animal
30 points (25%) = Presentation of Survey to Class
30 points (25%) = Participation during Symposium
Total Points Possible for Project: 120 Points
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Instructor Signature: ___________________________________________
Name: ____________________________
Biology*
Class Period 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Title Page: My Plant/ Animal Survey
My Plant/Animal of Choice:
Drawing of My Plant/Animal:
Name:
Class Period
Date of Submission:
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Name: ____________________________
Biology*
Class Period 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Section 1: Cell Cycle and DNA Replication of My Plant/Animal (Day 1):
1.) My animal/plant is:_________________________
2.) My animal is made of many ______________.
3.) In the box, below DRAW the process of the CELL CYCLE to make your
multi-cellular organism. Label the 4 phases of the Cell Cycle. Use 4 colors
to illustrate the diagram.
4.) Explain the process of cancer and why is it related to the cell cycle.
5.) DNA is stored and replicates in the _______________ of the cell.
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Name: ____________________________
Biology*
Class Period 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
6.) In the box below, illustrate DNA structure and DNA replication for your
organism.
o Include the following terms/concepts and USE at least 4 colors:
 Double helix, ribose sugar backbone, phosphate group, nitrogen bases
(include a 6 letter sequence pairs), and hydrogen bonds.
 Label all 4 nitrogen bases with their full names: adenine, cytosine,
guanine, and thymine.
 Show the 3 steps of replication and include the following terms/concepts:
helicase, DNA polymerase, and semi-conservative.
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Instructor Signature: ___________________________________________
Name: ____________________________
Biology*
Class Period 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Section 2: Biomolecules of My Plant/Animal (Day 2):
Your organism’s cells need biomolecules to function. Define the role of the four
major biomolecules in the cells. Give the function of each biomolecules and why
your organism needs all of them to survive. Use 3 colors in your visual/drawing of
the biomolecules.
Biomolecules
Example of
Biomolecules
Visual/Shape of
Biomolecules
Function- Why
Your Cells Need
Them
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Instructor Signature: ___________________________________________
Name: ____________________________
Biology*
Class Period 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Section 3: Community Interactions of My Plant/Animal (Day 3):
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Your organism cannot survive alone. It is dependent upon interactions and
relationships with other organisms.
Share about one friendly relationship (mutualism or commensalism) and one
hostile (parasitism or predation) relationship that your organism has with other
organisms.
Provide an illustration for each relationship and use at LEAST 4 colors.
Friendly Relationship (Mutualism or Commensalism)
Hostile Relationship (Parasitism or Predation)
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Instructor Signature: ___________________________________________
Name: ____________________________
Biology*
Class Period 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Section 4: Food Web, Trophic Levels of My Plant/Animal (Day 4):
o Your organism needs energy in order to carry out its daily functions. Use
diagrams (energy pyramid and food web) to show where your organism
receives energy and which organism(s) it provides energy to.
o Include and label a producer, and 3 levels of consumers in the pyramid
and use at least 3 colors.
o Include a producer, and 3 examples of participants in the food web. Use
at least 3 colors.
SEE NEXT PAGE FOR AREA TO DRAW
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Instructor Signature: ___________________________________________
Name: ____________________________
Biology*
Class Period 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Energy Pyramid of Your Plant/Animal Cell
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Instructor Signature: ___________________________________________
Name: ____________________________
Biology*
Class Period 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Food Web of Your Plant/Animal
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Name: ____________________________
Biology*
Class Period 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Section 5: Cellular Processes and Impact on My Plant/Animal Cell (Day 5):
o Explain the process of how the producers in your energy diagrams
converted light energy into food. Draw a chloroplast and include a diagram
showing the process of photosynthesis. Use at least 3 colors.
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Then, explain how the food was used to provide energy to consumers.
Draw a mitochondria and the process of cellular respiration for the cell.
Use at least 3 colors.
o What is the difference between active and passive transport?
o What process does the cell use to pull oxygen molecules across the
membrane?
o What process does the cell use to pull water molecules across the cell
membrane?
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Instructor Signature: ___________________________________________
Name: ____________________________
Biology*
Class Period 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Section 6: Environment of My Plant/Animal and Human Impact (Day 5):
o Describe and DRAW the environment in which your plant/animal thrives in
and what kind of biome they live in. Provide two interesting facts about
your plant/animal.
o Discuss one way that human impact could affect your organism.
o Use at least 4 colors for your visual.
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Instructor Signature: ___________________________________________
Name: ____________________________
Biology*
Class Period 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Check List for Poster:
1.) Include Name of Plant/Animal, Your Name, Class Period, and the Date
2.) Minimum of 2 visuals of your Plant/Animal
3.) Include 3 facts/points from Sections 1-6 from your portfolio and any supporting visuals
(cell cycle diagram, food web diagram) to your presentation
4.) Provide Sources Page with a minimum of 3 sources for research
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