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Meiosis Process ProjectDue: February 20/21DIRECTIONS:Choose one of the projects belowYou must describe interphase and all stages of meiosisYou must include at least one major difference between meiosis and mitosisYou may include what crossing over is and where it takes placeYou may discuss how meiosis leads to genetic variabilityProject 1: Meiosis cartoonMake a cartoon resembling the stages of meiosisClearly explain what is occurring in each stageYou may use different characters and scenarios to describe what is happening, but the analogy must be clearYour drawings/handwriting must be easy to read/clearSince it is a cartoon, humor/puns are encouragedThis option can only be completed as an individual projectProject 2: Meiosis skitAct out the process of meiosis. All of the mitotic stages plus interphase and cytokinesis must be shownOne person must be a reporter/narrator to explain what we are watching. If you have the skills to add subtitles or voices not on screen, that is fineYou will need a way to represent the chromosomes, replicated chromosomes, the centromere, the spindle fibers, the centrioles, the cell membrane, nuclear membrane, and daughter cellsThis option must be either videotaped or performed live in front of the classThis option can be completed individually or with a group of up to 4 people (all actors must be seen/heard)Project 3: Meiosis flip bookCreate a flip book showing the stages of meiosisUse colorThis option can only be completed as an individual projectProject 4: MovieCreate a short movie using a program such as iMovie or PhotostoryYou cannot use copyright material/media for this project or YouTube videosYou must include handmade images/materials for the movieYou may have up to three people involved in this projectProject 5: Rap/SongCreate a rap or song that meets the criteria seen in the rubricYou may not include any inappropriate words, gestures, or examplesThe song should not run over 5 minutes in lengthThis option can be done with one partner but both must participate and written lyrics must be turned inProject 6: Poem/short storyA short story or poem can be created and turned in after meeting the criteria seen on the rubricThe material must be completely yours and have no copyrighted material in itThis project must be done as an individual projectIf you would like to do a different type of project, it needs to be approved by Mr. Spalding.Examples: or DUE DATE:February 20/21stMeiosis Process Project RubricPoor Quality0 PointsFair Quality7 PointsGood Quality9 PointsScoreInterphase INot presentPresent without descriptionPresent with descriptionProphase INot presentPresent without descriptionPresent with descriptionMetaphase INot presentPresent without descriptionPresent with descriptionAnaphase INot presentPresent without descriptionPresent with descriptionTelophase I /CytokinesisNot presentPresent without descriptionPresent with descriptionProphase IINot presentPresent without descriptionPresent with descriptionMetaphase IINot presentPresent without descriptionPresent with descriptionAnaphase IINot presentPresent without descriptionPresent with descriptionTelophase II / CytokinesisNot presentPresent without descriptionPresent with descriptionComparison to MitosisNo comparison to mitosis givenIncorrectly compared to mitosisGave one comparison to mitosis correctlyPoor Quality0 PointsFair Quality3 PointsGood Quality5 PointsOrder of StagesStages out of orderMissing some stages / present stages are in orderAll stages of meiosis are present and in orderProject ConstructionProject messy or has large blank areasMinimal effort and/or difficult to identify or understandNeatly constructed/performed, moderately easy to understand and identifyOptional Crossing Over Bonus (3 pts)Crossing over is described or depicted in projectOptional Genetic Variability Bonus (3 pts)Identified/Describe how meiosis can cause genetic variabilitySignup sheet for Meiosis Process ProjectPeriod:______Cartoon= 1 personPoem/Short story= 1 personFlipbook= 1 personRap/Song= up to 2 peopleMovie= up to 3 peopleSkit= up to 4 peopleName of participating individualsType of project ................
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