Rubric: Pretend That You Are Either James Watson Or Francis Crick Or (Rosalind Franklin)

Rubric: Pretend that you are either James Watson or Francis Crick or (Rosalind Franklin) and it is two days after you have discovered the structure of DNA. Please write a letter to your mother (at least 250 words). Your letter will be graded on the following:

Points Points Description Available Received Return Address and date 5 Address

Mom’s Name Inside 4 Base Pair Drive 3 address City, state, zip code

Salutation Dear Mrs. X, 2

Student will choose a minimum of 5 of the following 8 choices to discuss with mom. The history of DNA (discuss the 1. contributions of at least three other scientist-example: Franklin). 2. How DNA is bonded and paired. Telling Mom about the specifics of what you have discovered (but make sure a non- 3. scientist can understand it- What the word "DNA" means.) Telling Mom about the significance of your 4. discovery (why is your discovery important?) Body 10 Discuss how your findings will impact the future (stem cells, embryonic research, in- 5. vetro fertilization, cloning, genetic fingerprinting) 6. Explain how there may be ethically issues. Explain how this information about DNA can 7. be useful to you both now and in your future. Inform your mom/dad of the impact he/she 8. had on you growing up.

Extra Credit for one additional choice: 2

points

Scientifically yours, 3 hard returns then your Closing 4 name (be sure to sign your name in cursive).

Grammar, spelling, sentence structure, margins, Mechanics 10 letter design are appropriate (means no errors)

Totals 34