Cell Organelle Video Assignment
After school one day, you find a message on your voicemail from an oddly familiar voice. You then
realize that its Eminem, and he wants to talk to you. It seems that he’s going to be working with the
National Association of Biology Teachers to compile their latest CD, entitled “Organelles go on the
inside”. Being that he’s tapped himself out releasing so many top singles (and he’s reputed to have a
pretty weak knowledge of biology), he’s asked you to help him in creating lyrics to a song about cell
components and their functions. In fact, he wants you to make a video to go with the song. You are
ecstatic, and call Mr. Shady back to accept his offer.
You and your group of three or fewer people can make a music video using a previously existing
song (after all its worked for P. Diddy enough times) or write your own music, but you must write your
own lyrics and address the following:
1. Structure & Function, for at least five of the following organelles you should include:
-Name of organelle- choices are: Mitochondria, Rough ER, Smooth ER, Nucleus and DNA,
Centrioles, Ribosomes, Cytoplasm, Golgi Apparatus, Lysosome, Cell Membrane,
Flagellum, Vaccuole, Cytoskeleton, Chloroplast
-Organelle function
10pts possible
2. Description of the sequence of events and organelles that makes proteins
(think about the factory scenario). This will in part determine your choices for organelles in part 1.
10pts possible
3. Neatness and creativity
You will need to TYPE the lyrics to your rap/song. You may turn them in for approval one week
before your recorded song is due (email is fine). You should also be as creative as possible. Your song
lyrics should be intelligible when I listen to them. All members are sharing vocal parts equally. Audio is
audible and lyrics are intelligible. Lyrics flow well and are catchy. Music’s original lyrics aren’t drowning
out your recorded lyrics.
10pts possible
4. Accuracy
Your rap should make sense with regard to the subject. Don’t just name drop the items necessary.
Describe what they do. Descriptions should be accurate.
10pts possible
5. Sharing of roles
All group members participate equally both in writing and in performing.
10pts possible
6. Appropriateness of lyrics
I will deduct points for inappropriate lyrics that are insulting to individuals or groups as well as for
profanity or crudeness.
?? negative points possible....
Good luck! Have fun, and remember who helped you launch your career when
you are on TRL!
Some tips: karaoke versions of songs and instrumental songs make good templates to rap/sing over
since there are no existing vocals. Don’t wait until the weekend before its due to get started.
Organelle Rap - Gradesheet
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10 Structure and Function
Five Different organelles are listed and described including structure and function:
Comments:
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10 Protein Synthesis
Organelles roles in protein synthesis are properly identified and explained. Organelles follow the
proper sequence of events. Role of mRNA is discussed.
Comments:
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10 Neatness and creativity/Sharing of roles
Lyrics are typed. Overall project is creative in description. Audio/video is catchy. Rhyming works in the
song.
Comments:
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10
Everyone contributes equally in the creative process and in the singing of the song.
Comments:
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10 Accuracy
Lyrics are intelligible in the recording (ie- the music’s original lyrics aren’t drowning out your recorded
lyrics). Words and names are properly used in the protein making process.
Comments:
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I will deduct points for inappropriate lyrics that are insulting to individuals or groups as well as for
profanity or crudeness.
?? negative points possible....
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50
Total