Grading Rubric for DNA Model

Name _______________________________________________ Per: __________

I am working with: _________________________________________________

You will be using any materials which you can find in your household in order to demonstrate your knowledge of DNA
structure with a 3D Model. You may have a partner on this project who is not necessarily in your class period. This project is
to be done AT HOME AND WILL COUNT AS AN ASSESSMENT GRADE. You will not be allowed to buy a kit to create your
model. If your project is turned in late, it will automatically be scored as a 50%. PLEASE TURN THIS RUBRIC IN WITH YOUR
PROJECT!!!!!

DUE DATE: TUESDAY, February 20th

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Criteria: The model has two The model has two The model has one pair The model has four Not present
Model shows an pairs of color-coded pairs of color-coded of color-coded bases. bases but not color
understanding of bases fitting like puzzle bases. coded nor matched.
base pair basics pieces.
Criteria: Sugars and phosphates Sugars and phosphates Sugars and phosphates The model contains the Not present
Model has an alternate on the sides of alternate on the sides of are present, but may sides, but it is not clear
understanding of the DNA molecule. the DNA molecule. not alternate correctly. if sugars and
sugar and phosphate Bases are attached to phosphates are
basics. the sugars. present.
Criteria: The key identifies all The key identifies four The key identifies two The key identifies one Not present
Model has a key. components of DNA. bases (adenine, or three components of component of DNA.
(sugar, phosphate, thymine, guanine, and DNA.
adenine, thymine, cytosine).
guanine, cytosine)
Criteria: The model has a . The model has a shape
Model has a double- double-helical (3-D) of a ladder (3-D) but not
helix shape. shape. twisted
Criteria: The model contains at The model contains at The model contains at The model contains at The model contains
Model has a required least 16 base pairs. least 14 base pairs. least 10 base pairs. least 8 base pairs. less than 8 base pairs.
length.
Criteria: The model shows The model is neatly Neatness of the model The model is very
Model is neatly exceptional effort. done. can be improved. carelessly done.
constructed.

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