Organelle Campaign

Elect That Organelle!
A Collaborative Project About Organelles and Politics

Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Student Work

Evaluation
To help you understand what you are expected to accomplish during this project, rubrics have been designed for each role - poster/pamphlet producer, smear campaign organizer, and public relations representative. Each team member will be graded on what he/she does, not on what other team members do.

Two Rubrics for Poster/Pamphlet Producer

Poster Rubric

Component 5 3.5 2 1

Required Elements Contains candidate's name, a picture, and a catchy slogan that communicates the importance of candidate. Contains 2 out of the 3 required elements. Contains 1 out of the 3 required elements. Does not contain the required elements.

Attractiveness Is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness. Is attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness. Is acceptably attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness. Is distractingly messy or very poorly designed; is not attractive.

Graphics Are in focus and can easily be seen 6 ft away. They are relevant and persuasive Most are in focus and can easily be seen 5 ft away. Most are relevant and somewhat persuasive. Some graphics are in focus and can be seen 4 ft away. Some are relevant and slightly persuasive. Are not in focus and are hard to see. They are not relevant or persuasive.

Mechanics Capitalization, punctuation, and grammar are used correctly. There are 1-2 errors in capitalization, punctuation, or grammar. There are 3-5 errors in capitalization, punctuation, or grammar. There are more than 6 errors in capitalization, punctuation, or grammar.

Pamphlet Rubric

Component 4 3 2 1

Content: Structure and Function of Candidate Contains at least 3 facts about structure and at least 3 functions of organelle. All facts are accurate. Contains 2 facts about structure and 2 functions of organelle. 85%-99$ of facts are accurate. Contains 1 fact about structure and one function of organelle. 70%-84% of facts are accurate. Missing facts about structure and/or function. Less than 70% of facts are accurate.

Importance of Candidate How the organelle contributes to the life of an organism is explained very clearly. Broader impact included. How the organelle contributes to the life of an organism is explained clearly. How the organism contributes to the life of cell in general is explained. How the organelle contributes to the life of an organism or cell is unclear or not explained.

Graphics Graphics complement text very well. There is an even mix of both. Graphics complement text, but there are so many graphics they detract from the text. Graphics complement text, but there are too few; seems “text-heavy” Graphics don’t complement the text; appear randomly chosen.

Overall Look Exceptionally attractive formatting and well-organized information. Attractive formatting and well-organized information. Formatting is not attractive, but information is well-organized. Formatting and organization is unattractive and confusing.

Mechanics Capitalization, punctuation, and grammar are used correctly. There are 1-2 errors in capitalization, punctuation, or grammar. There are 3-5 errors in capitalization, punctuation, or grammar. There are more than 6 errors in capitalization, punctuation, or grammar.

Sources need to be included for both the poster and pamphlet and be properly formatted (MLA). 5 points

Rubric for Smear Campaign Organizer

Component 10 8 6.5 5

Content: Negative Features of Other Candidates Contains at least 3 examples of how organelles can negatively impact an organism/ecosystem. All facts are accurate. Contains 2 examples of how organelles can negatively impact an organism/ecosystem. 85%-99% of facts are accurate. Contains 1 example of how organelles can negatively impact an organism/ecosystem. 70%-84% of facts are accurate. Missing examples of how organelle can negatively impact an organisms/ecosystem. Less than 70% of facts are accurate.

Graphics Graphics complement text very well. There is an even mix of both. Graphics complement text, but there are so many graphics they detract from the text. Graphics complement text, but there are too few; seems “text-heavy” Graphics don’t complement the text; appear randomly chosen.

Overall Look Exceptionally attractive formatting and well-organized information. Attractive formatting and well-organized information. Formatting is not attractive, but information is well-organized. Formatting and organization is unattractive and confusing.

Mechanics Capitalization, punctuation, and grammar are used correctly. There are 1-2 errors in capitalization, punctuation, or grammar. There are 3-5 errors in capitalization, punctuation, or grammar. There are more than 6 errors in capitalization, punctuation, or grammar.

Coverage If all other organelles are covered, you earn 100% of your score. If you are missing one organelle, you earn 85% of your score. If you are missing two organelles, you earn 67% of your score. If you are missing three or more organelles, you earn 50% of your score.
Sources need to be included for each organelle "smear" and be properly formatted (MLA). 5 points

Rubric for Public Relations Representative: Speech

Component 5 4 3

Structure of Candidate Fully explains structure of organelle so voters can visualize it. Adequately explains structure of organelle so voters have a good idea of what it looks like. Fairly explains structure of organelle so voters have a vague idea of what it looks like. Poorly explains structure of organelle so voters are confused.

Function of Candidate Fully explains function of organelle and its importance to organisms and the ecosystem. Adequately explains function of organelle and its importance to organisms and the ecosystem. Fairly explains function of organelle and its importance to organisms. Poorly explains function of organelle.

Factual Support All facts are accurate and supported. 85%-99% of facts are accurate and mostly supported. 70%-84% of facts are accurate and somewhat supported. Less than 70% of facts are accurate and poorly supported.

Mudslinging Fully deflects mudslinging advances by all other campaigns. Adequately deflects mudslinging advances of at least 4 other campaigns. Fairly deflects mudslinging advances by at least 2 other campaigns. Poorly deflects mudslinging advances of 1 other campaign.

Language Uses very persuasive language and professional word choice. Uses mostly persuasive language with professional word choice. Uses somewhat persuasive language with adequate word choice. Uses poorly persuasive language with inadequate word choice.

Organization Presents information in a logical, interesting sequence, and all transitions are handled smoothly. Presents information in a logical sequence. Uses transitions, although they may not be smooth. Presents information in a somewhat logical sequence. Attempts to use appropriate transitions. Presents disorganized information. Does not use transitions.

Presence Speaks in a clear voice with correct pronunciation. Maintains eye contact with audience; seldom reads from notes. Demonstrates careful practice. Speaks in a clear voice with mostly correct pronunciation. Makes eye contact but frequently reads from notes. Demonstrates some practice. Speaks in a mostly clear voice with generally correct pronunciation. Occasionally makes eye contact but reads most of the presentation. Demonstrates minimal practice. Mumbles too softly for audience to hear and mispronounces terms. Makes no eye contact and demonstrates no practice.

Dress Dress is professional and appropriate for a campaign. Dress is semi-professional but appropriate for a campaign. Dress is casual but meets CHS dress code. Dress is inappropriate for a school setting.

Sources need to be included and be properly formatted (MLA). 5 points

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Component	5	3.5	2	1
Required Elements	Contains candidate's name, a picture, and a catchy slogan that communicates the importance of candidate.	Contains 2 out of the 3 required elements.	Contains 1 out of the 3 required elements.	Does not contain the required elements.
Attractiveness	Is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness.	Is attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness.	Is acceptably attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness.	Is distractingly messy or very poorly designed; is not attractive.
Graphics	Are in focus and can easily be seen 6 ft away. They are relevant and persuasive	Most are in focus and can easily be seen 5 ft away. Most are relevant and somewhat persuasive.	Some graphics are in focus and can be seen 4 ft away. Some are relevant and slightly persuasive.	Are not in focus and are hard to see. They are not relevant or persuasive.
Mechanics	Capitalization, punctuation, and grammar are used correctly.	There are 1-2 errors in capitalization, punctuation, or grammar.	There are 3-5 errors in capitalization, punctuation, or grammar.	There are more than 6 errors in capitalization, punctuation, or grammar.

Component	4	3	2	1
Content: Structure and Function of Candidate	Contains at least 3 facts about structure and at least 3 functions of organelle. All facts are accurate.	Contains 2 facts about structure and 2 functions of organelle. 85%-99$ of facts are accurate.	Contains 1 fact about structure and one function of organelle. 70%-84% of facts are accurate.	Missing facts about structure and/or function. Less than 70% of facts are accurate.
Importance of Candidate	How the organelle contributes to the life of an organism is explained very clearly. Broader impact included.	How the organelle contributes to the life of an organism is explained clearly.	How the organism contributes to the life of cell in general is explained.	How the organelle contributes to the life of an organism or cell is unclear or not explained.
Graphics	Graphics complement text very well. There is an even mix of both.	Graphics complement text, but there are so many graphics they detract from the text.	Graphics complement text, but there are too few; seems “text-heavy”	Graphics don’t complement the text; appear randomly chosen.
Overall Look	Exceptionally attractive formatting and well-organized information.	Attractive formatting and well-organized information.	Formatting is not attractive, but information is well-organized.	Formatting and organization is unattractive and confusing.
Mechanics	Capitalization, punctuation, and grammar are used correctly.	There are 1-2 errors in capitalization, punctuation, or grammar.	There are 3-5 errors in capitalization, punctuation, or grammar.	There are more than 6 errors in capitalization, punctuation, or grammar.

Component	10	8	6.5	5
Content: Negative Features of Other Candidates	Contains at least 3 examples of how organelles can negatively impact an organism/ecosystem. All facts are accurate.	Contains 2 examples of how organelles can negatively impact an organism/ecosystem. 85%-99% of facts are accurate.	Contains 1 example of how organelles can negatively impact an organism/ecosystem. 70%-84% of facts are accurate.	Missing examples of how organelle can negatively impact an organisms/ecosystem. Less than 70% of facts are accurate.
Graphics	Graphics complement text very well. There is an even mix of both.	Graphics complement text, but there are so many graphics they detract from the text.	Graphics complement text, but there are too few; seems “text-heavy”	Graphics don’t complement the text; appear randomly chosen.
Overall Look	Exceptionally attractive formatting and well-organized information.	Attractive formatting and well-organized information.	Formatting is not attractive, but information is well-organized.	Formatting and organization is unattractive and confusing.
Mechanics	Capitalization, punctuation, and grammar are used correctly.	There are 1-2 errors in capitalization, punctuation, or grammar.	There are 3-5 errors in capitalization, punctuation, or grammar.	There are more than 6 errors in capitalization, punctuation, or grammar.

Component	5	4	3
Structure of Candidate	Fully explains structure of organelle so voters can visualize it.	Adequately explains structure of organelle so voters have a good idea of what it looks like.	Fairly explains structure of organelle so voters have a vague idea of what it looks like.	Poorly explains structure of organelle so voters are confused.
Function of Candidate	Fully explains function of organelle and its importance to organisms and the ecosystem.	Adequately explains function of organelle and its importance to organisms and the ecosystem.	Fairly explains function of organelle and its importance to organisms.	Poorly explains function of organelle.
Factual Support	All facts are accurate and supported.	85%-99% of facts are accurate and mostly supported.	70%-84% of facts are accurate and somewhat supported.	Less than 70% of facts are accurate and poorly supported.
Mudslinging	Fully deflects mudslinging advances by all other campaigns.	Adequately deflects mudslinging advances of at least 4 other campaigns.	Fairly deflects mudslinging advances by at least 2 other campaigns.	Poorly deflects mudslinging advances of 1 other campaign.
Language	Uses very persuasive language and professional word choice.	Uses mostly persuasive language with professional word choice.	Uses somewhat persuasive language with adequate word choice.	Uses poorly persuasive language with inadequate word choice.
Organization	Presents information in a logical, interesting sequence, and all transitions are handled smoothly.	Presents information in a logical sequence. Uses transitions, although they may not be smooth.	Presents information in a somewhat logical sequence. Attempts to use appropriate transitions.	Presents disorganized information. Does not use transitions.
Presence	Speaks in a clear voice with correct pronunciation. Maintains eye contact with audience; seldom reads from notes. Demonstrates careful practice.	Speaks in a clear voice with mostly correct pronunciation. Makes eye contact but frequently reads from notes. Demonstrates some practice.	Speaks in a mostly clear voice with generally correct pronunciation. Occasionally makes eye contact but reads most of the presentation. Demonstrates minimal practice.	Mumbles too softly for audience to hear and mispronounces terms. Makes no eye contact and demonstrates no practice.
Dress	Dress is professional and appropriate for a campaign.	Dress is semi-professional but appropriate for a campaign.	Dress is casual but meets CHS dress code.	Dress is inappropriate for a school setting.