Photosynthesis and Cellular
Respiration Skit Project
Name ____________________________
7th Grade PSI Science
Score______________/16 points
Objective: To illustrate the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration and
how they are related.
Directions: Working with your group, you will devise an artistic explanation of the
processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. You may use any of the following
art forms to illustrate this: song, rap, skit, dance or play. The project will be presented to
your classmates. Your group will be graded on how accurately you depict each process,
whether you have included all required items below, creativity and your presentation.
Required:
1. Major Concepts
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All stages of photosynthesis.
All stages of cellular respiration.
How the two processes are linked.
2. Key Terms
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Sunlight
Carbon Dioxide
Glucose
Food
Oxygen
Products
Reactants
ATP
Energy
Exothermic Reaction
Glucose
Mitochondria
Chloroplasts
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CATEGORY
Content
4
Covers topic accurately and
thoroughly. Facts are given to
support the central theme and
topic. Subject knowledge is
excellent.
3
Includes essential
knowledge and facts
about the topic.
Subject knowledge
appears to be good.
2
Includes essential
information about the
topic but there are 1-2
factual errors.
1
Content is minimal OR
there are several
factual errors.
Requirements
All requirements are met and
exceeded.
All requirements are
met.
One requirement was
not completely met.
More than one
requirement was not
completely met.
Creativity
Product shows a large amount
of original thought. Ideas are
creative and inventive. There is
a rich use of visual/audio props
to enhance the presentation
and support the central topic.
Product shows a strong and
creative interpretation of the
topic.
Well-rehearsed with smooth
delivery that holds audience
attention.
Product shows some
original thought. A few
props are used.
Product shows some
original thought. No
props are used.
Produce shows no
original thought. No
props are used.
Rehearsed with a fairly
smooth delivery that
usually holds audience
attention.
Delivery not smooth,
but able to hold
audience attention
most of the time.
Delivery not smooth
and audience attention
lost.
Presentation
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