Low Grade Make-Up Project2nd Nine Weeks
What is the project?
- Select one of the below organelles and build a 3D model of that organelle.
- Make a poster diagramming the very important process that occurs
- Describe why this process is essential to life.
- Sources must be listed on the poster as well and they will be checked (this means I do not want a word for word copying of the description of the process)
When is the project due?
December 16, 2016 – but turning it in earlier than that works too!
Who can do it?
ANYONE in my class who wants to improve their overall 9 weeks grade!
Project Options
Option 1 – The Nucleus
You have a fascination with the code of life and have chosen to research and show your knowledge of the nucleus and DNA Replication and Transcription! The 3D model must contain:
- A sample of DNA living inside the nucleus
- Nuclear pores displayed somehow on the model
- Model must be at least 12 inches in length.
- The DNA, and nuclear pores must be labeled on the model
- For the poster, write out the step by step processes of BOTH DNA Replication and Transcription (since both happen in the nucleus)
- Write a reflection (7 to 10 sentences in your own words) why DNA Replication is necessary for life to continue in eukaryotic organisms and then why Transcription is necessary for life (hint: there is a different reason for both.)
Option 2 – The Mitochondria
You are appreciative of all of the cellular energy produces on a daily basis so you can do your favorite hobbies and you want everyone to see how much you knowabout Cellular Respiration! For your project you must include (continued on back):
- A 3D model at least 12 inches in length
- The membranes and cristae are correctly labeled
- A molecule of ATP is shown in part of the mode
- For the poster, write out the step by step processes (in terms that you would be able to explain to a 6th grader) what is happening.
- On the poster diagram the 3 steps of Cellular Respiration when oxygen is available and then show the two types of Fermentation when oxygen is unavailable.
- Write a reflection (in your own words) 7-10 sentences of what organisms do this process and why is it necessary to life.
Option 3 – The Ribosome
You understand how proteins are essential for everything from how you break down your food to producing your physical traits such as eye color and you want to model how we make these wonderful proteins billions of times a day so you want to research Translation! For your project you must include:
- A 3D model at least 12 inches in length
- Large subunit and small subunit are labeled
- A strand of mRNA is correctly attached to the Ribosome
- For the poster, diagram the process of Translation complete with arrows and numbering the sequence of events
- Correctly show tRNA molecules matched up with mRNA (anticodon and codon) and the amino acids each codon will code for
- Describe what process has to occur BEFORE translation can occur
- Write a reflection (in your own words 7-10 sentences) on why this process is vitally important to life
Option 4 – The Chloroplast
You love the wonderful things that plants give to our environment and you want to express this love by diagramming out what happens in Photosynthesis. For your project you must include:
- A 3D model of the chloroplast at least 12 inches in length
- The thylakoid and stroma represented and labeled
- A glucose molecule is shown in part of the model
- For the poster, diagram out the process of Photosynthesis showing where each reaction occurs within the chloroplast at what happens
- Include what other organisms perform photosynthesis
- Write out the complete balanced equation with the chemical formulas AND the words describing what each molecule represents
- Write a reflection (in your own words 7-10 sentences) on why this process is vital to life (and not just plants!) and describe how this process relates on a big picture to all life receiving energy.