Photosynthesis/Cellular Respiration PowerPoint Evaluation Rubric
Name(s), class period, date:
Score:
This analytic rubric is used to verify specific tasks performed when producing a PowerPoint presentation. If the
task has been successfully completed with quality, all points are awarded. Poor quality will reduce score at
instructor’s discretion. No points are awarded if the task is not complete.
Category
Title Slide 1
5 points
Scoring Criteria
This slide features the title of the presentation and includes the
author's name(s), class period, date and assignment name. A
graphic or picture is included that relates to the most important
concept of the presentation.
(The title should be the largest font on the slide)
Points
5
This slide provides a thesis statement that makes the research
topic clear. Also includes a graphic.
Introduction Slide
2
5 points
Report of
Research
Main body slides
50 points
Translation of
Info.
10 points
Conclusion Slide
10 points
A thesis statement declares what you believe and what you
intend to prove. A good thesis statement makes the difference
between a thoughtful research project and a simple retelling of
facts.
Reference on how to develop a thesis statement:
http://www.sdst.org/shs/library/thesis.html
Chemical formula for Photosynthesis or Cellular respiration with
graphic
10
Light absorption, colors used, type of chlorophyll with graphic
for photosynthesis.
Identify the macromolecules that provide the fuel for cellular
respiration and which is the most immediate source of energy.
10
Structures in plants related to photosynthesis or Structures in
animals related to Cellular Respiration
10
Conversion of light energy into chemical energy (light & dark
reaction, energy obtained: ATP)
Cellular Respiration: Conversion of glucose into chemical
energy: ATP
Must include graphics for both processes
10
Relationship between photosynthesis & Cellular respiration
10
Research findings are presented in the student's words, not "cut
and pasted" from research references.
10
This slide ties the total presentation to the thesis statement.
10
This slide shows all research references used for the
Bibliography/work presentation.
Use websites ending with .edu, .org, .gov for reliability
sited Slide
purposes.
10 points
(Make a bulleted list of the reference, cite correctly)
Overall
Presentation
5
The overall presentation has a formal look.
(Include, but are not limited to: Choice of colors and graphics is
10
10
Student
Teacher
Evaluation Evaluation
10 points
for a mature audience, not elementary. Slide transitions add to
the presentation, not detract from it. Slide margins are centered
on the computer screen. Timing runs smoothly. There is no
grammar or spelling errors.)
Score
Total Points
Self-evaluation
Deadline
100
Students are expected to honestly evaluate their own work. If the difference between the student
evaluation and the teacher evaluation is more than 10 points, 5 points will be deducted from the
teacher's score when the grade is recorded.
All "computer" assignments are expected to be completed by the assigned deadline. No credit will
be given after this time.
DUE ON: MONDAY JANUARY 11, 2010
Note:
Assignment may be submitted before due date if complete.
All powerpoint presentations must be submitted to the following email address:
aba4974@gmail.com and include your name, class and period. Under subject please write either
photosynthesis or cellular respiration powerpoint presentation.
Submit this completed sheet along with your presentation.