Name: ______Date: ______Period: _____
Circulation and respiration SUMMATIVE Project
This project replaces the test on the circulatory and respiratory systems. It will be counted as a double test grade. You have choices about how to present your knowledge. This project is to be completed outside of school.
Step 1: Complete your “Blood Journey ” writing assignment based on your peer’s feedback. Your story should be complete and in final format before you create your project.
Step 2: You will be turning your Blood Journey story into a project with the format of your choice. Choose a project from a list of the formats below.
Choice A: Children’s bookChoice B: Comic Book
Step 3: Record the due dates below and have your parent/guardian acknowledge that they know you have a project to do.
Parent Acknowledgement: ______
Step 4: Record the important dates below. Then create your project!
Story rough draft due date: ______
Project plan with parent acknowledgment due: ______
Final project due Date: ______
Blood JourneyProjectGrading Guide
Student: Refer to this guide when creating your project. Please self-assess your projectusing the rubric below and hand the rubric in upon completion. Grades range from a score of 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest).
Student Self-Assessment Score / TeacherAssessment Score / Teacher Comments
Content Considerations:
Did the author’s blood travel through the organs of the circulatory and respiratory systems in the correct order? / 1 2 3 4 5 / 1 2 3 4 5
Did the author use the words on the key vocabulary list? / 1 2 3 4 5 / 1 2 3 4 5
Did the author explain the composition of blood and what each component does? / 1 2 3 4 5 / 1 2 3 4 5
Did the author describe the process of respiration including how gases travel through the respiratory system? / 1 2 3 4 5 / 1 2 3 4 5
Writing Considerations:
Does the word choice provide for a memorable picture of what is happening as blood travels through the body? / 1 2 3 4 5 / 1 2 3 4 5
Is the setting in each organ vivid and well described so that the reader can visualize where the blood travels? / 1 2 3 4 5 / 1 2 3 4 5
Does the author use paragraphs and clear transitions to make sure that the organization and flow make sense? / 1 2 3 4 5 / 1 2 3 4 5
Is the grammar-including spelling, punctuation, and capitalization correct? / 1 2 3 4 5 / 1 2 3 4 5
ProjectConsiderations:
Does the project show originality in design and presentation? Is the product presented in a way that the audience can understand? / 1 2 3 4 5 / 1 2 3 4 5
Is the product of high quality in terms of neatness and attractiveness?
Is this your best work? / 1 2 3 4 5 / 1 2 3 4 5
Does the product show that it was well planned? Is it organized? Does it make sense? / 1 2 3 4 5 / 1 2 3 4 5
Are the project visuals relevant, colorful, and do they support the text and presentation well? / 1 2 3 4 5 / 1 2 3 4 5
Grading
Mrs. Egan will grade your projects using the checklist and calculate an average score. She will round to the nearest half point and assign a final grade according to the guide below.
If your average score is 5, then your grade will be a 95%.
If your average score is 4.5, then your grade will be a 90%.
If your average score is 4, then your grade will be a 85%.
If your average score is 3.5, then your grade will be a 80%.
If your average score is 3, then your grade will be a 75%.
If your average score is 2.5, then your grade will be a 70%.
If your average score is 2, then your grade will be a 65%.
If your average score is 1.5, then your grade will be a 60%.
If your average score is 1, then your grade will be a 55%.
Your Rubric Average: ______
Your Grade: ______