Biology 12
Term 2 Project: Cancer Poster Project
Cancer is a major cause of illness and death among Canadians, second only to
heart disease. You or someone you love will be affected by cancer at some point in your
lifetime. The purpose of this project is to examine a particular form of cancer; to
examine recent advances in cancer fighting technology; and to analyze the complex
decision-making process that goes into determining how money is spent on cancer
research.
A.
Poster Session:
One Type of Cancer (In groups of 2 or 3)
Pick one form of cancer and your group will produce a posterdisplay that outlines
all of the following information about that cancer:
CONTENT (42 marks)
1. Causes of your cancer and how it arises
2. Its effects on the body
3. Groups, geographic area, populations affected.
4. Long term prognosis for the disease (what is the cure rate? The death rate?)
5. Current treatments used for this disease
6. New treatments being developed
7. Why does this cancer deserve funding?
FORMAT (10 Marks)
Project is set up on a project display board. Each of the topics above is given a title
and at least 1 image. The background is clear and catchy, and the heading is clear
and informative.
WORKS CITED (8 marks)
Cite at least 4 bibliographic references, cited in the proper APA format.
The posters will all be displayed and presented on the same day at a class Poster Session.
NO LATES WILL BE ACCEPTED!
Completed poster:
60 Marks
Deadline: Feb 27
Biology 12
Term 2 Project: HOW CANCER OCCURS
Cancer is a major cause of illness and death among Canadians, second only to
heart disease. You or someone you love will be affected by cancer at some point in your
lifetime. The purpose of this project is show the cellular processes of cancer and how it
results from a lack of control of cell replication.
B.
How Cancer Occurs
You will detailed explain the following information abouthow cancer occurs.
You may use any format (paper, powerpoint, other presentation, play, song, interpretive
dance, comic, sculpture…)
CONTENT (42 marks)
1. Differentiate between a proto-oncogene and an oncogene and the factors that
control their expression
2. Use examples to outline the roles of initiators and promoters in carcinogenesis
3. Demonstrate a knowledge of how a virus can bring about carcinogenesis
4. Describe cancer with respect to:

Abnormal nuclei

Disorganized and uncontrolled growth (anaplasia)

Lack of contact inhibition

Vascularization

Metastasis
5. List the seven danger signals that may indicate the presence of cancer
STYLE (10 marks)
Your project is clear and appropriate.
WORKS CITED (8 marks)
Cite at least 4 bibliographic references, cited in the proper APA format.
Completed project:
60 Marks
Deadline: Feb 27
Biology 12
Term 2 Project: DNA Technology Presentation
CRITERIA
1-beginning
2-fair
3-good
4-excellent
ContentDescribes HOW
this technology
is performed
(x4)
Includes some
Includes little
essential
essential
information
information and with few
one or two facts citations and
few facts.
Includes essential
information with most
sources properly cited.
Includes enough
elaboration to give
readers an understanding
of the topic.
Covers topic completely
and in depth. Includes
properly cited sources
and complete information.
Encourages class to
know more.
ContentDescribes USES
of this
Technology
(x4)
Includes some
Includes little
essential
essential
information
information and with few
one or two facts citations and
few facts.
Includes essential
information with most
sources properly cited.
Includes enough
elaboration to give
readers an understanding
of the topic.
Covers topic completely
and in depth. Includes
properly cited sources
and complete information.
Encourages readers to
know more.
ContentDescribes at
least 2 benefits
and 2 drawbacks
of this
Technology
(x4)
Includes some
Includes little
essential
essential
information
information and with few
one or two facts citations and
few facts.
Includes essential
information with most
sources properly cited.
Includes enough
elaboration to give
readers an understanding
of the topic.
Covers topic completely
and in depth. Includes
properly cited sources
and complete information.
Encourages readers to
know more.
Includes at least 8
images, sound clear and
related to content,
includes at least 6
minutes of animation,
video or other interesting
visuals
Technical
Requirements
Includes 2
images or less,
little sound, no
animations or
video or other
interesting
visuals
Includes 4
images or less,
sound not
related to
content, only 1
animation,
video or other
interesting
visuals
Includes at least 6
images, sound clear and
related to content,
includes at least 4
minutes of animation,
video or other interesting
visuals
Writing
Mechanics
Includes more
than 5
grammatical
errors,
misspellings,
punctuation
errors, etc.
Includes 3-4
grammatical
errors,
misspellings,
punctuation
errors, etc.
Grammar, spelling,
Includes 2-3 grammatical
punctuation, capitalization
errors, misspellings,
are correct. No errors in
punctuation errors, etc.
the text.
Great difficulty
communicating
ideas. Poor
voice
projection.
Little preparation
or incomplete
work.
Some difficulty
communicating
ideas, due to
voice
projection, lack
of preparation,
or incomplete
work
Communicates ideas with
Communicates ideas with
enthusiasm, proper voice
proper voice projection.
projection, appropriate
Adequate preparation and
language, and clear
delivery.
delivery.
Presentation
Skills
Completed project:
60 Marks
Deadline: Feb 27