DNA Model Grading Rubric

DNA Model Grading Rubric DNA Model Grading Rubric Name(s)______Name(s)______

Create a 3D model of the DNA molecule using recycled/found Create a 3D model of the DNA molecule using recycled/found materials. Use this as a guideline to make sure your project is done materials. Use this as a guideline to make sure your project is done correctly. This rubric will be turned in with your model (-5 if correctly. This rubric will be turned in with your model (-5 if missing) Due ______missing) Due ______

Accuracy of model Accuracy of model ______10 base pairs minimum (20 points) ______10 base pairs minimum (20 points)

______Bases paired correctly & color coded (6 points) ______Bases paired correctly & color coded (6 points) ______Hydrogen bonds between base pairs (6 points) ______Hydrogen bonds between base pairs (6 points)

______Sides of alternating deoxyribose/phosphate groups (6 points) ______Sides of alternating deoxyribose/phosphate groups (6 points)

______Base pairs connect to deoxyribose (6 points) ______Base pairs connect to deoxyribose (6 points)

______Shows correct double helix shape (6 points) ______Shows correct double helix shape (6 points)

Quality of model Quality of model ______DNA model is 3D (10 points) ______DNA model is 3D (10 points)

______Key/Labels Included (10 points) ______Key/Labels Included (10 points)

______Structure is mounted on a base w/student names (10 points) ______Structure is mounted on a base w/student names (10 points)

______The model is excellent and neat (10 points) ______The model is excellent and neat (10 points)

______Model shows much creativity and time invested (10 points) ______Model shows much creativity and time invested (10 points)

DNA Model Grading Rubric DNA Model Grading Rubric Name(s)______Name(s)______

Create a 3D model of the DNA molecule using recycled/found Create a 3D model of the DNA molecule using recycled/found materials. Use this as a guideline to make sure your project is done materials. Use this as a guideline to make sure your project is done correctly. This rubric will be turned in with your model (-5 if correctly. This rubric will be turned in with your model (-5 if missing) Due ______missing) Due ______

Accuracy of model Accuracy of model ______10 base pairs minimum (20 points) ______10 base pairs minimum (20 points)

______Bases paired correctly & color coded (6 points) ______Bases paired correctly & color coded (6 points)

______Hydrogen bonds between base pairs (6 points) ______Hydrogen bonds between base pairs (6 points)