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3-D Cell Model Project
HAVE FUN LEARNING ABOUT CELLS & BE CREATIVE!!!
Cells are complex structures filled with many parts called organelles, which perform the functions organisms
depend upon to live and develop. Each organelle in a cell is structurally adapted to perform Its important job so
all the organelles can work together interdependently. In order for you to better understand cells and their
parts, you will be making a three-dimensional model of either a plant or animal cell.
CELL MODELS WILL BE DUE: __________________
Directions for creating the model
1) You may choose to make your cell model out of any materials that will effectively represent each of the
organelles or parts of the cell. Materials may be edible (such as foods), non-edible (anything that is
safe and appropriate for school), or a combination of both edible and non-edible items. Your cell model
must be large enough to see clearly, at least 20 cm across, and should be 3-dimensional (not flat).
NOTE: BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PARENT/GUARDIAN’S PERMISSION FOR THE MATERIALS YOU
USE. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BUY NEW MATERIALS FOR THIS PROJECT. BE CREATIVE AND USE
ITEMS YOU ALREADY HAVE AT HOME. NO BALLOONS Or PEANUTS / ANY KIND OF NUT because
of allergies.
2) Your cell model should include the following organelles/parts and should resemble the actual
organelles/parts that they represent:
Be sure to include the following organelles…
Animal Cell
1. Cell Membrane
2. Nucleus
3. Endoplasmic
Reticulum
4. Ribosomes
5. Lysosomes
Plant Cell
6.
7.
8.
9.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Mitochondria
Vacuoles
Golgi Bodies
Cytoplasm
Cell Membrane
Nucleus
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Ribosomes
Lysosomes
Mitochondria
7. Central Vacuole
8. Golgi Bodies
9. Cytoplasm
10. *Cell Wall
11. *Chloroplasts
(Note: For the plant cell, make sure that it is in a rectangular or box-like shape & includes the two
additional organelles. You may also earn up to 2 points extra credit for creating the plant cell model)
Written Requirements
1. Organelle/Parts Key
You must include a key that has the following:
 Titles (plant or animal cell),
 Names each cell part,
 Explain the function of each organelle / part, (see p. 20-24 in your text)
 Indicates which item on the model represents each organelle/part using a number, flag etc. if needed
The key must be typed or printed neatly in colored pencil, marker or typed on computer
paper, construction paper or poster paper. NOT ON NOTEBOOK PAPER!!! Clearly label on
your key if you made an animal cell or a plant cell. Lastly, put your name and hour at the top of
your key.
EXAMPLE:
Name: Good Student
Hr. 2
Animal Cell
Cell Part
Function
Ribosomes
Make proteins
How Represented
on Model
Chocolate chips
(Teachers Grade) Score: ________/ 28
Name:____________________________
Hour:______
Cell Model Rubric
Overall appearance of the model
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Overall Appearance of the key
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1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
3-D & large enough to see (at least 20 centimeters) (2 pts)
Creative, detailed, & neatly done (3 pts)
0
Title: label type of cell plant / animal (1 pt)
Organelles/parts are accurately represented in the key (2 pt)
On computer paper / construction paper (NOT notebook paper) (1 pt)
Neatly done (1 pt)
ORGANELLLES/CELL PARTS (Only circle one number)
Not included on
Model or Key
Included on
model or
key
Included on
model or key
w/ function
Cell Membrane
Nucleus
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Ribosomes
Lysosomes
Mitochondria
Vacuoles
Golgi Bodies
Cytoplasm
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Extra Credit (Plant Cell)
Chloroplasts
Cell Wall (Rectangular Shape)
1
1
(Peer Grade) Score: ______/28
Corrected by ____________________
Peer Comments (Keep them positive)