How to turn in project:

1) Pick 1 person in the group to submit a) the notes you used collected, and b) your visualization. (include sources used in the notes section, unless you put it on the visualization somewhere)

2) Make sure that everyone who participated on the work has their name on both parts of the project!

3) Bring the and turn in! Will use when grading (everyone will get their own score for the project)

4) I Will use the rubric at the bottom of the assignment to grade.

Project due: Monday March 9th

What is the relationship between chemistry and biology? How did cells first form and life begin on Earth?

These are important questions to think about because they aim the answer fundamental questions about how life began on Earth!

The purpose of this assignment is to learn about different hypotheses proposed, and experiments conducted to try and answer the question: How did life begin on earth?

First : Make a group of 3 or 4 people in lecture. Each group is assigned a current hypothesis on the origins of life (by Prof. Redfern)

Second: Everyone Reads pages 34-37 in

Third: Break up the research for the hypothesis and among the group members

(5 points) 2 people: Background Info to research:

a) Who proposed the Hypothesis and when?

b) When does the hypothesis propose this event may have occurred (time-wise)?

c) What would conditions on earth have been like at the time?

d) What sources of energy helped the process occur?

e) What elements/molecules were needed to form the structures and where did they come from?

(5 points) 2 people: Mechanism of formation: How does the mechanism proposed work?

Example: Hydrothermal vents:

a) What are hydrothermal vents? Where are they found? what are conditions like there?

b) What biomolecule or metabolic process is proposed to have started in this scenario?

c) How is that molecule or reaction proposed to have occurred?

d) How did formation of that molecule lead to formation of a cell?

(10 points) Fourth: Create a document that illustrates the the hypothesis your group is assigned. Options include: Infographic (illustration), Flowchart, Concept Map or Comparative Poster

Videos & articles in the links below to help explain the hypotheses:

Rubric

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Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBackground Research & ContentBackground on the origin of biomolecules hypothesis and the specific biomolecule assigned. Accurate information on the hypotheses	7 ptsFull MarksInformation covers the hypothesis completely and with extra detail.5 ptsAdequate backgroundBackground covers the basics of the hypothesis and concepts 3 ptsMissing InformationBackground information is incomplete. missing some key ideas0 ptsNo MarksNo Background Info	7 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVisual DesignHow is the information presented. Is it clear and easy to follow. Visually engaging	7 ptsFull MarksVisualization of the idea is well executed. Content is easily understandable and engaging5 ptsGood Image/PresentationVisualization is adequate. Explains concepts, but could use work on making a full explanation, or may be too reliant on text, not enough imagery. 3 ptsMissing ContentVisualization looks incomplete. Has some information, but has big holes or gaps in ideas/concepts. May be only partially finished0 ptsNo MarksNo Visualization made	7 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity & FlowHow understandable is the information, is it easy to follow	3 ptsFull MarksInformation is clearly presented and easily understandable2 ptsAdequate ClarityInformation is presented and is understandable, but may be somewhat difficult to follow. Or information is presented confusingly. 1 ptsConfusingProject is confusing and hard to follow0 ptsNo MarksDid not present any information, or the information is completely wrong for the topic assigned	3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGroup CollaborationHow well did the group work together?	3 ptsFull MarksGroups split up project and completed it on time and together2 ptsAdequate collaborationGrouped worked together, but it’s clear that not all members participated equally. 1 ptsLittle to no collaborationGroup did not collaborate much. This applies if 1 person took over and did most of the work without consulting with the group OR if one person did all the work because others did not step up0 ptsNo MarksGroup did not work together at all.	3 pts

Total Points: 20

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