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The Incredible Cell Project Rubric
Plant Cell Rubric
What is Being Graded
Points Possible
 Each part of the cell has the correct label,
definition, and is in the correct place in the
cell.
Cell Wall
3
Cell membrane
3
Nucleus (including chromatin and nucleolus) 3
Cytoplasm
3
Endoplasmic Reticulum
3
Golgi Bodies
3
Ribosomes
3
Mitochondria
3
Vacuoles
3
Chloroplasts
3
Points Earned
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The completed cell is a correct presentation of
a plant cell
5
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The cell type (plant or animal) is identified
somewhere on the project.
5
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Acceptable building materials were used
5
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The model is between 25-40 cm on every side
5
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Neatness/appearance
10
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Total Points
60
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The Incredible Cell Project Rubric
Animal Cell Rubric
What is Being Graded
Points Possible
 Each part of the cell has the correct label,
definition, and is in the correct place in the
cell.
Cell membrane
3.33
Nucleus (including chromatin and nucleolus) 3.33
Cytoplasm
3.33
Endoplasmic Reticulum
3.33
Golgi Bodies
3.33
Ribosomes
3.33
Mitochondria
3.33
Vacuoles
3.33
Lysosomes
3.33
Points Earned
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The completed cell is a correct presentation of
an animal cell
5
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The cell type (plant or animal) is identified
somewhere on the project.
5
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Acceptable building materials were used
5
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The model is between 25-40 cm on every side
5
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Neatness/appearance
10
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Total Points
60
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The Incredible Cell Project
You will be required to construct a model of a plant OR animal cell. All models
must be made out of materials that will not spoil. Your project must be labeled.
You may label each organelle or create a key. Use the questions in the grading
section to help you develop a
good project.
Each model must include the following organelles:
• Cell wall (if plant cell)
• Cell membrane
• Nucleus (w/ nucleolus & chromosomes)
• Cytoplasm
• Endoplasmic Reticulum
• Golgi Bodies
• Ribosomes
• Mitochondria
• Vacuoles
• Lysosomes (if animal cell)
• Chloroplasts (if plant cell)
Grades will be based on the following questions:
Is your name on the front of the project?
Is the cell type identified? Tell if it is a plant or animal cell.
Is the model a 3-D representation of a plant or animal cell?
Are all the organelles included? (10 for plants cells, 9 for animal cells)
Are the organelles correctly labeled? Each organelle must be labeled with its
name and function.
Are the relationships between the parts (if any) shown correctly? Are the
ribosomes on the endoplasmic reticulum? Is the endoplasmic reticulum
near the nucleus? If a plant cell, are the chloroplasts around the vacuole?
Are the materials acceptable? Your model CANNOT be made out of materials that will spoil!
Is the model between 25- 40 cm on all sides?
Bonus:
You could be awarded with a bonus (5 extra credit points) if your project
is selected to be the Most Scientific, Most Attractive, or Most Disgusting.
Students will vote to decide the winner in each category.
Label Example:
Mitochondria
Powerhouse of the cell
Project Due Date: April 20th, 2010 (this could change!)
The Incredible Cell Project
Introduction: We have been studying cells for the past week and will be learning about all the different
parts of the cell and their function this week in class. In order to help learn all the various cell parts, we
will be making 3-D models of cells. Students may use whatever materials they wish to create their 3- D
cell, as long as the materials do not spoil.
I will be providing the following materials:
Glue
Scissors
Construction paper
Pipe cleaners
Toothpicks
Various types of candy
Cardboard
Index cards
Marbles
String
I encourage you to get creative with this project and to bring in your own supplies for creating your 3-D
cell. Look around the house to see if there are any “cell like items” that could be used for the project.
Many household items can be used to build a cell model, therefore you do not necessarily have to buy
any extra supplies.
I understand that my student is responsible for supplying materials, except for the supplies listed above.
The final project will be due April 20th (the due date is subject to change). Grading will be based on the
attached rubrics.
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