The Photosynthesis Research Questions
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The Photosynthesis Research Questions
Photosynthesis, Research, Questions
Hands-on Activity – Photosynthesis
Purpose
This assignment provides you with more practice with graphing techniques using Excel, and provides an opportunity to expand upon your knowledge of the scientific method (from Module 1) and applies your understanding of photosynthesis (Ch 8).
Directions
In this activity, you will graph experimental data relating to how seedlings grow in conditions of light versus dark. Go to the links to files below to find the experimental data in the Excel file titled seedling data chart and the file with instructions on how to create your graph.
First, read the full instructions in “Seedling Growth Response to Light Level Procedure,” Seedling experimental procedure.docx Download Seedling experimental procedure.docThis describes how the experimental data was collected and is useful for developing your hypothesis.
Then, develop a hypothesis for what you think would happen if you followed the procedure above.
Next, examine this data set: seedling data chart.xlsx (Links to an external site.).
Once you have examined the data, create a graph in Excel by following the instructions for graphing, Excel Instructions-graphing.docx
Provide your hypothesis and your graph in a single document and name it as “Mod2-Activity-Your Initials”.
- Download Excel Instructions-graphing.docProvide your hypothesis and your graph in a single document and name it as “Mod2-Activity-Your Initials”.Submission
Make sure to include your hypothesis, the data provided to you, and the graph in your submission. It is preferable that you submit a single document that is either a Word file, an Excel file, or a PDF file by clicking the Start Assignment button above.
Grading
Required, 30 points. Your hypothesis should be a clear and logical statement predicting the outcome of the experiment. Partial credit may be obtained for this assignment.
Your hypothesis – 5 points
- The graph – 25 points
- Assignment 2
Hands-on Activity – DNA Extraction
- Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to introduce you to basic DNA extraction techniques by isolating and visualizing DNA from a banana. Although this exercise will be completed in your home, it is theoretically the same method scientists use in a laboratory setting to extract DNA from cells.
- Directions
- Open the link to the document to find the experimental procedure and instructions for extracting DNA from a banana. Once completed, you will submit a photograph of your final result, along with the answers to several questions included in the file.
Follow the detailed directions below:
First, read the full instructions in the document, Isolating DNA From a Banana.docx (Links to an external site.).
Gather your supplies, most of which you may have at home already, others of which are readily available at local grocery stores or pharmacies.
Collect the DNA. Take a photograph and answer the questions in the document.
Save the document in .doc or .docx format. Name it as “Mod3-Activity-Your Initials.”
Submission
Submit the completed document by clicking the Start Assignment button above.
Grading
- Required, 30 points. It will be graded based on content (concise and on topic) and clarity (grammar, spelling and sentence structure). Partial credit may be obtained for this assignment.
- Question 1 – 28 points (7 points for each reagent)
A picture of your completed experiment – 2 points.
Assignment 3
Hands-on Activity – Taxonomy Activity
Purpose
To introduce you to principles of taxonomy as you look at morphological characteristics of sea shells and construct an evolutionary tree.
Directions
Go to the Biodiversity and Evolutionary Trees: An Activity on Biological Classification (Links to an external site.) and work through the activity sorting sea shells based on morphological characteristics to study evolutionary relationships.
Please take notes, describing each step of identifying and selecting snails as you work through the activity. Please take a screen shot of the final drawing showing the evolutionary relationship of all snails listed and answer the following questions:
Why was the scallop among the snails? (HINT: Watch “Dr. Olivera discusses major molluscan groups [Duration 04:25] (Links to an external site.)“)
- What additional tests could be used to examine evolutionary relationships among molluscs (snail species)? (HINT: Watch “ Olivera discusses how to classify shells [Duration 03:26] (Links to an external site.)“)
How was the name of different cone snail species decided? (HINT: Watch the video “Dr. Olivera discusses species names [Duration 02:02] (Links to an external site.)“)
Where are cone snails found and what are their feeding habits? (HINT: Click on snail images on the final evolutionary tree for more information about species).
- Describe the evolutionary history of snails (Molluscs). In which eon, era and period did the first snails evolve? (HINT: Textbook, chapter 27.3)
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Content (worth a maximum of 50% of the total points) |
Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper. |
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30 points out of 50: The essay illustrates a rudimentary understanding of the relevant material by mentioning but not full explaining the relevant content; identifying some of the key concepts/ideas though failing to fully or accurately explain many of them; using terminology, though sometimes inaccurately or inappropriately; and/or incorporating some key claims/points but failing to explain the reasoning behind them or doing so inaccurately. Elements of the required response may also be lacking. |
40 points out of 50: The essay illustrates solid understanding of the relevant material by correctly addressing most of the relevant content; identifying and explaining most of the key concepts/ideas; using correct terminology; explaining the reasoning behind most of the key points/claims; and/or where necessary or useful, substantiating some points with accurate examples. The answer is complete. |
50 points: The essay illustrates exemplary understanding of the relevant material by thoroughly and correctly addressing the relevant content; identifying and explaining all of the key concepts/ideas; using correct terminology explaining the reasoning behind key points/claims and substantiating, as necessary/useful, points with several accurate and illuminating examples. No aspects of the required answer are missing. |
Use of Sources (worth a maximum of 20% of the total points). |
Zero points: Student failed to include citations and/or references. Or the student failed to submit a final paper. |
5 out 20 points: Sources are seldom cited to support statements and/or format of citations are not recognizable as APA 6th Edition format. There are major errors in the formation of the references and citations. And/or there is a major reliance on highly questionable. The Student fails to provide an adequate synthesis of research collected for the paper. |
10 out 20 points: References to scholarly sources are occasionally given; many statements seem unsubstantiated. Frequent errors in APA 6th Edition format, leaving the reader confused about the source of the information. There are significant errors of the formation in the references and citations. And/or there is a significant use of highly questionable sources. |
15 out 20 points: Credible Scholarly sources are used effectively support claims and are, for the most part, clear and fairly represented. APA 6th Edition is used with only a few minor errors. There are minor errors in reference and/or citations. And/or there is some use of questionable sources. |
20 points: Credible scholarly sources are used to give compelling evidence to support claims and are clearly and fairly represented. APA 6th Edition format is used accurately and consistently. The student uses above the maximum required references in the development of the assignment. |
Grammar (worth maximum of 20% of total points) |
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5 points out of 20: The paper does not communicate ideas/points clearly due to inappropriate use of terminology and vague language; thoughts and sentences are disjointed or incomprehensible; organization lacking; and/or numerous grammatical, spelling/punctuation errors |
10 points out 20: The paper is often unclear and difficult to follow due to some inappropriate terminology and/or vague language; ideas may be fragmented, wandering and/or repetitive; poor organization; and/or some grammatical, spelling, punctuation errors |
15 points out of 20: The paper is mostly clear as a result of appropriate use of terminology and minimal vagueness; no tangents and no repetition; fairly good organization; almost perfect grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word usage. |
20 points: The paper is clear, concise, and a pleasure to read as a result of appropriate and precise use of terminology; total coherence of thoughts and presentation and logical organization; and the essay is error free. |
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7 points out of 10: Research paper presents an above-average use of formatting skills. The paper has slight errors within the paper. This can include small errors or omissions with the cover page, abstract, page number, and headers. There could be also slight formatting issues with the document spacing or the font Additionally the paper might slightly exceed or undershoot the specific number of required written pages for the assignment. |
10 points: Student provides a high-caliber, formatted paper. This includes an APA 6th edition cover page, abstract, page number, headers and is double spaced in 12’ Times Roman Font. Additionally, the paper conforms to the specific number of required written pages and neither goes over or under the specified length of the paper. |
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