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Cell Project
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.
Cell organelles that must be included:
Cell Membrane
Cytoplasm
Cytoskeleton
Ribosomes
Endoplasmic Reticulum Golgi Body
Lysosomes
Mitochondria
Vacuole
Chloroplasts
Cell wall
Nucleus
OPTION ONE: 3-D Model of a Plant or Animal Cell
Make a three-dimensional model of a plant or animal cell. Identify the type of cell (plant or
animal). Include all the appropriate organelles listed above that are appropriate for your type of
cell. Use whatever materials you like (Styrofoam, wood, clay, beads, pipe-cleaners etc.) Be
creative!!! The cell must be at least 6 inches wide and long. Again, it must contain the
appropriate organelles (at least 10) and the organelles should be identified with their
functions listed; either directly on the model or typed on a separate piece of paper. (See
your class notes, the Internet, or the textbook for information on organelles.)
OPTION TWO: Design and Create a T-Shirt With a Picture of the Cell.
Design and create a T-shirt with a picture of a cell on it. Identify the type of cell (plant or
animal). Include the appropriate organelles (at least 10) as listed above and label each
directly on the shirt with the functions listed either on the front or back of the shirt. Use
fabric paints, puff paints, scraps of fabric, beads, ribbon, or anything else you would like. You may
not find a picture of the cell on the Internet and use iron-on paper to attach it to a t-shirt; it
must be designed by you! Be creative!
Option Three: Cake
Design a cake cell model. You may use candy or other edible food items to represent the
organelles on the list above. With toothpicks and labels you must label all of the organelles. You
may NOT bring your project to school. You must take a GOOD picture of your project. This
means that I must see all the labeled organelles and distinguish between them. On a separate
sheet of paper you will turn in a list of each food item and what it represents. However, your
project is due early (9/4/13 Wednesday). You must load and email me the photo before you eat
your cake. I will send you a message that I received your picture. After I receive it, you can
enjoy your project! If I do not receive the e-mail and you get rid of your project, you must turn
in a new project on 9/6/13 (Friday).
Before you turn it in check the following:
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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? (12 for plants cells, 10 for animal cells)
Are the organelles correctly labeled? Each organelle must be labeled with its name and
function (or a key must be included).
Are the functions of each organelle correctly included (directly on it or with a key
attached)?
Are the relationships between the parts (if any) shown correctly?
Are the ribosomes on the endoplasmic reticulum and on the cytoplasm?
Is the endoplasmic reticulum near the nucleus?
If a plant cell, are there chloroplasts, large vacuole, and cell wall included?
Are the materials acceptable? The materials cannot be food products.
Is it al least 6 inches long and wide?
Is it on time (due Sept 6, 2013)?
Is it secure so that it doesn’t roll? Are all the parts secure and wont fall off?
Standard: 7.d. Model, 1c-nucleus 1-d Mitochondria, chloroplasts
Category
4
3
2
1
Not Proficient
Structure
All the structures are
labeled correctly.
For animal 8 are
labeled correctly.
For plant 10 are
labeled correctly.
For animal 6 are
labeled correctly.
For plant 8 are
labeled correctly.
For animal 4 or less
are labeled
correctly. For plant
6 or less are labeled
correctly.
No effort to label
structures is made.
Function
For animal 8
functions are stated
correctly. For plant
10 are stated
correctly.
For animal 6
functions are stated
correctly. For plant
8 are stated
correctly.
For animal 4
functions are stated
correctly. For plant
6 are stated
correctly.
No effort to include
functions is made.
(Weighted twice)
The functions for all
organelles are included
correctly.
Format
Name is on cell.
Is missing two
format elements.
Is missing three
format elements.
Is missing four or
more of the format
elements.
Is missing all format
elements.
The model / t-shirt
was 3 days late.
The model / t-shirt
was 5 days late.
The model / t-shirt
was 7 days late.
The model / t-shirt
was not turned in.
Cell type is included.
The model / t-shirt is
well done.
Excellent
representation of cell.
Minimum requirements
are met.
Deadline met
The model / t-shirt was
turned in on time.