Name
DNA and Protein Synthesis Competency
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of DNA structure, life cycle, and protein
synthesis and the function of nucleic acids.
Apply DNA processes using a somatic cell: show me that you understand the cell cycle
with a focus on DNA, the structure of DNA and the major processes completed by both
nucleic acids in the making of a protein by producing a creative project. The format of
the project is your decision: story board, song, movie, etc but must include all
requirements in a neat and easy to understand way.
Rubric:
A
B
C
D
F
DNA structure is
DNA structure is
DNA structure is
complete and
complete and
complete and
includes:
includes three of the includes two of the
1. properly arranged DNA structure
DNA structure
base pairs,
requirements
requirements
2. bonds,
3. base structure,
4. strand orientation
DNA structure
No DNA structure
includes one of the
DNA structure
requirements
Cell Life Cycle:
Cell Life Cycle:
1.Includes the
1. Includes stages
stages of the cell
with brief
cycle with extensive
explanation
detail and a focus 2. Replication with
on DNA
brief explanation
2. Focus in S phase
and Replicationexplains clearly the
enzymes involved
with replication and
the difference
between leading
and lagging strands
Cell Life Cycle:
Cell Life Cycle:
Includes one of the Not included
requirements but
not both
Cell Life Cycle:
1.Includes stages
with no explanation
2. Replication with
no explanation
A
B
C
D
F
Protein Synthesis: Protein Synthesis: Protein Synthesis: Protein Synthesis: Protein Synthesis:
1. Includes a full
1. Includes a partial 1. Partial
1. Mention of how Not included
explanation of
explanation of the explanation of
an RNA is made
making a copy of
process of
making an RNA,
with no
DNA into RNA
making an RNA,
no example
explanation or
with an example
includes an
example
2. Partial
example
2. Includes a full
explanation of
2. Mention of
example of
2. Includes a partial making a protein, explanation of
making a protein
explanation of
no explanation
making a protein
with the end
making a protein
given
with no
result using the
using RNA
3. Mentions proteins explanation or
RNA sample
sample
example
are used by the
3. Expresses how 3. Mentions proteins body
3. No mention of
proteins are used
are used by the
proteins or how
in the bodybody- no
they are used by
includes specifics specifics given
the body
Function of nucleic Function of nucleic Function of nucleic Function of nucleic Function of nucleic
acids:
acids:
acids:
acids:
acids:
Not included
1. Includes each
1. Both nucleic
1. Both nucleic
1. Both nucleic
nucleic acid with
acids are
acids are
acids are not
an
included with
included, no
included, no
understandable/
brief explanation
explanation
explanation
clear explanation 2. Analogy included 2. No analogy
2. No analogy
of their functions
for one nucleic
included
included
2. Analogy for each acid
of the nucleic
acids
Mutations:
1.Explanation of
what mutations
are
2. Describe types of
gene and
chromosomal
mutations and
impact on DNA
coding with an
understandable/
clear explanation provide an example
3. Describe positive
and negative
consequences of
mutations
Mutations:
1.Explanation of
what mutations are
2. Describe types of
gene and
chromosomal
mutations and
impact on DNA
coding with brief
explanation- no
example
3. Describes either
the positive or
negative
consequences of
mutations
Mutations:
Mutations:
Mutations:
1.Explanation of
1.Explanation of
Not included
what mutations are what mutations are
2. Limited
description of
mutation types and
impact on DNA
3. Describes either
the positive or
negative
consequences of
mutations or is
missing
A
Presentation:
1. Completed
thoroughly,
2. Colorful,
3. Neat and
Creative,
4. Very easy to
understand,
5. On time
Your grade:
B
C
Presentation:
Presentation:
1. Completed with 1. Completed with
some information
many areas of
missing,
missing
information,
2. Colorful,
3. Neat with some 2. Colorful,
creativity,
3. Neat but lacking
creativity
4. Easy to
understand,
4. Challenging to
understand
5. On time
5. On time
D
F
Presentation:
Presentation:
Partially completed, Not completed
Not colorful,
Messy,
Unclear/hard to
understand,
Late