Download Cell Project – 7S and 7M

Cell Project – 7S and 7M
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to make a 3D model of a cell in order to better understand
the parts and workings of a cell.
You will be building a 3-D model of either a plant or animal cell. You will be choosing materials to
illustrating the components of a typical cell. You can use clay, sewing scraps….anything you can
think of. Choose different materials to represent each organelle. The material must accurately
represent the structure of the organelle. Remember, it is not necessary to buy materials. BE
CREATIVE!!!
Animal Cell Organelles
Plant Cell Organelles
cell membrane
nucleus
nucleolus
centrioles
ribosomes
vacuoles
smooth endoplasmic reticulum (smooth ER)
rough endoplasmic reticulum (rough ER)
mitochondria
golgi apparatus
lysosome
cytoplasm
cell membrane
cell wall
nucleus
nucleolus
ribosomes
vacuoles
smooth endoplasmic reticulum (smooth ER)
rough endoplasmic reticulum (rough ER)
mitochondria
golgi apparatus
lysosome
cytoplasm
chloroplast
You have been given illustrations of both plant and animal cells. Use your book or internet for color
illusions. Regardless of which illustration you use, you are RESPONSIBLE for all organelles that
are listed. You are also required to make a key that clearly shows which material represents which
organelle.
Your key must include what you used, name, and a description of the function of the organelle.
Good Example
Bad Example
Cell Project Rubric
Category
Scoring Criteria
Excellent
Satisfactory
Minimal
Craftsmanship
The model is 3
dimensional
5
3
0
Model stays together
and not too difficult
to move around.
5
3
0
Used different
materials to label cell
structures.
5
3
0
5
3
0
Correct spelling and
grammer
5
3
0
Key or legend is
accurate and easy to
use to identify parts
on the model.
10
All cell structures
are included.
5
0
Function of cell parts
included and
accurate.
Each cell part and function is worth 1pt, 26pts
Animal has to be a specialized cell (ie. neuron, white blood cell, sperm cell
etc).
Parts are organized
within the cell in
their appropriate
places and material
used accurately
represents the
structure
10
Neatness
Cell Parts
Notes
Total____/71pts
5
0