Art in Science

This summer at the Natural History Museum, we really want people to understand the building blocks
of life. You will be in charge of creating our newest museum exhibit about macromolecules. Exciting
stuff!
Museum exhibit Criteria:
First, the questions we would like to answer for our museum guests are:
-How are carbon-based molecules essential in supporting and sustaining life?
-How do the specific characteristics of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen enable the formation of larger
complex molecules?
There are 4 carbon-based macromolecules we plan to educate our guests on:
-Carbohydrates
-Lipids
-Nucleic Acids
-Proteins
For your assigned macromolecules, you must provide:
-An artifact that is a two-dimensional or three-dimensional model depicting the macromolecule
-A label with 1-2 sentences explaining what the artifact is and how it is related to that macromolecule
-1 paragraph discusses how that molecule is related to the formation of larger more complex
molecules and how the molecule is essential in supporting and sustaining life
Your exhibit must be:
-Visually appealing to guests
-Organized and neat
PT 1.2: Macromolecule Museum: Choice Board
Select one of the activities below to complete and present to the class as part of the
Museum exhibit.

Digital Art Drawing: Sketchpad- Slide Presentation:

https://sketch.io/sketchpad/
Use this site to create your digital model
depicting the macromolecule you have been
assigned. Create your label and descriptive
paragraph using any typing program.
Google Slides-
https://docs.google.com/presentation
Use this site to create your digital model
depicting the macromolecule you have been
assigned using digital images. Add your label
and descriptive paragraph after the slide.

Mixed Media Hand Drawing Art Presentation-
Create your model depicting the macromolecule
you have been assigned through a hand-drawn
depiction. Upload the image to any digital site to
add your label and descriptive paragraph.
Mixed Media Clay Art Presentation-
Create your model depicting the macromolecule
you have been assigned using clay. Upload the
image to any digital site to add your label and
descriptive paragraph.
Grading Rubric:
Learning Target: (HS-LS1-6) I can construct and revise an explanation based on evidence for how carbon, hydrogen, and
oxygen can form new carbon-based molecules, and how these macromolecules are necessary for life.
Beginning Mastery
I created an artifact for each of
the macromolecules that
includes an accurate label.
I provided an explanation of
how molecules can form more
complex molecules and how it
is essential for supporting and
sustaining life.
Near Mastery
I created an artifact for each of
the macromolecules that
includes an accurate label.
I provided an explanation of
how molecules can form more
complex molecules and how it
is essential for supporting and
sustaining life.
I created an exhibit that is
organized, neatly developed,
and visually appealing to the
viewer.
I actively contributed to the
peer review process either by
explaining my exhibit to other
groups or offering constructive
feedback.
Mastery
I created an artifact for each of
the macromolecules that
includes an accurate label.
I synthesized a clear
explanation with valid evidence
that connects the artifacts to
how molecules can form more
complex molecules and how it
is essential for supporting and
sustaining life.
I created an exhibit that is
organized, neatly developed,
and visually appealing to the
viewer.
I actively contributed to the
peer review process either by
explaining my exhibit to other
groups or offering constructive
feedback.
I analyzed our group’s peer
review process by reflecting on
how to improve our exhibit
based on feedback and
observations of others.
Exceeding Mastery
I created an artifact for each of
the macromolecules that
includes an accurate label.
I synthesized a clear
explanation with valid evidence
that connects the artifacts to
how molecules can form more
complex molecules and how it
is essential for supporting and
sustaining life.
I created an exhibit that is
organized, neatly developed,
and visually appealing to the
viewer.
I actively contributed to the
peer review process either by
explaining my exhibit to other
groups or offering constructive
feedback.
I analyzed our group’s peer
review process by reflecting on
how to improve our exhibit
based on feedback and
observations of others.
I revised the design and
information communicated in
our exhibit based on feedback
and observations of others.