A Tour Through DNA
Kathy Paris
Introduction:You are going to lead others on an imaginary tour through DNA. You will have to be very clear and concise so that the "tourists" will understand what DNA is, how it works and what happens if it is altered. You also want to keep them interested so they will want to continue your tour. You will therefore need to use your creative ideas to design a 3 dimensional Model and a Tour Guide to lead them through the model and the other aspects of DNA.
Due date: _______________
Specifics:
- A 3 dimensional (3D) labeled model of DNA made out of any materials you wish. The size can vary, but it must fit on the counter and be light enough to transport easily.To get the highest score on some of the rubrics, you model must be detailed and have working parts. See rubrics for specifics.
- To accompany your model, you will design a Tour Guide of DNA. It should be no larger than 12" x 18". It should also be very creative and visual to enhance learning and keep the reader's attention. You are taking the reader on a "Tour" so write it as a guide, not a report. See rubrics for specifics.
- A checklist has been provided to make sure you have put in the appropriate details in your model and/or Tour Guide. Check them off as you do them.
- A bibliography is also required and can be put on the last page of your Tour Guide. I have books and articles you may use after school or during the student day on Tuesday. See below.
- Do not put your name on the model or Tour Guide. Instead, put your period and assigned number in the gradebook (1-7 or 1-19 or . . . ).
- Grading is based on the attached content and design rubrics. Three of your peers will use them to grade both your model and Tour Guide. The grading scale:
180-200 = A
160-179 = B
140-159 = C
120-139 = D
HOW TO WRITE A BIBLIOGRAPHY
- Examples of forms for listing books in a bibliography:
- Baugh, Albert C, . and C. Frank. A Literacy History of
England.
ed. Albert C. Baugh. New York: Appleton-Century-Crofts, Inc. ,
1988.
- Guberlet, Murial. Explorers of the Sea. New York: The Ronald
Press,
1988.
- _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ , Seaweeds at Ebb Tide. Seattle: The
University of Washington Press, 1986.
- Powell, J .H. "The War of the Pamphlets," Literacy History of
the United States. Vol. I, Robert E. Spiller, et al., eds., New
York: Macmillian Co., 1988, pp. 131-145.
Note "et al" means "and others" ; ed. means editor
- When using periodicals (magazines) :
- Lamborn, R.L. "Must they be Crazy, Mixed-Up Kids?" The New
York Times Magazine. June 26, 1995, pp. 2-4.
or
- Lamborn, R.L. "Must they be Crazy, Mixed-Up Kids?" The New York
Times Magazine. pp. 2-4, June 26, 1995..
- "U.S. Delegations to International Conferences: Timber Committee,"
United States Department of State Bulletin, XXXIII (Sept.
5, 1995), 440.
- Winterich, John Tracy. "Kneeside Reminiscences," Saturday
Review. XXXII) (July 23, 1995) , 12-13.
or
Winterich, John Tracy. "Kneeside Reminiscences," Saturday Review.
38: 12, July 23, 1995.
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