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Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration Essay Exam Rubric Writing
EXAM TOTAL: _____/_____pts
ASSIGNMENT: Discussing with a partner, BUT WRITING OUT YOUR OWN, create
a grading rubric for each of these essays, as if they were the exam. DO THIS ON A
SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER, AND PUT FINAL COPY ON THIS PAPER!!
Decide what a correct answer would include, write up a “perfect” answer, label each part
of the answer that is worth a point as “a”, “b”, “c” etc., and count up those letters to
determine how many points each question is worth. Then, show to the side of each
question how many points each is worth, and then at the top of this page write down the
total number of points to
the right side of the line that says, “EXAM TOTAL: _____/_____pts”. Total points
should be somewhere around 20 to 45 points. Attach more paper if necessary.
1. Why is the sun considered the ultimate source of energy for life on earth?
2. Describe the overall process of photosynthesis.
3. Describe the overall process of cellular respiration.
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4. How do photosynthesis and cellular respiration interact together to sustain life?
5. How do photosynthesis and cellular respiration relate to a food web?
6. Using your knowledge of photosynthesis and cellular respiration, explain why
food chains usually have no more than four or five links.
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