CELL THEORY
You will get in groups of up to three people and choose one of the following ways to
present cell theory to the class.
Option 1: Create a cell theory rap/song
Option 2: Depict cell theory in an artwork
Option 3: Perform cell theory
Option 4: Tell a cell theory story
If you choose options 1, 3, or 4, your presentation can be no longer than 2 minutes.
If you choose option 2 be prepared to discuss it.
Your project must include:
-the three components of cell theory
-it must be accurate
-two of the four famous scientists and their contributions to cell theory
-all content must be related to cell theory
*** Famous scientists are Theodore Schwann, Matthias Schleiden, Rudolf
Virchow and Robert Hooke ***
Please follow the rubric below to understand how points will be awarded.
Rule
5
Not included
2nd Rule
Not included
3rd Rule
Not included
Is mentioned but not clearly
stated or it is not stated
accurately.
All living things are made of one or
more cells can clearly be
seen/heard
Famous
Scientists
Not mentioned
Only 2-3 scientist mentioned
OR scientist mentioned but
his contribution is not or his
contribution is not accurately
stated
All 4 of the scientist responsible for
the development of modern cell
theory and their contributions are
accurately mentioned.
1st
15
Is mentioned but not clearly
stated or it is not stated
accurately.
Is mentioned but not clearly
stated or it is not stated
accurately.
20
All cells come from pre-existing cells
can clearly be seen/heard.
Cells are the basic building blocks of
life can clearly be seen/heard
The other 20 points will come from presentation, creativity, on-task behavior.
Presentation
Creativity
Collaboration
2
Reading word for
word from a script,
clearly off-task, or
has had to have
multiple reminders
to stay focused.
Work has been
borrowed
from
other sources or
clearly lacks of
effort
and
forethought.
Did not do your
part, forgot your
part, did not focus
only on your group
or
was
disrespectful
during
presentations.
5
Students
can
perform
with
minimal
assistance,
are
mostly on task, and
seem
somewhat
prepared.
Project seems to
have some effort
put into it or some
pieces have been
borrowed
from
other sources.
On-task somewhat
but has had to have
a few reminders to
stay
on
task.
Received a few
reminders to be
respectful during
presentation. Used
time wisely the
most of the time.
7
Focused on their
project, stay on
task, are prepared
and can perform
without
reading
from a script.
Your own work
and have clearly
put thought and
effort into the
project.
You do your part
for your group,
focus, respectful to
others while they
present, you use
your class time
wisely.
Things to think about:
Artwork: no pencil drawings on white paper, no crayon drawings, nothing that can
be completed in less than two class periods. It must follow the elements of art and
include art techniques.
Cell Theory Rap/Song: You will not be allowed to search for music during class.
Keep it school appropriate.
Perform Cell Theory: Keep it school appropriate.