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Cell similes
You are now a microbiologist. You get a new team of scientists in that don’t understand the different parts
of the cell. It is crucial that they know this in order for your team of microbiologists to do their job. In order
to teach your team you decide the quickest and easiest way for them to understand all the organelles/parts is
to create “cell similes.”
A simile is a good way to compare things using the words “like” or “as.”
Examples
“The nucleus is like a brain because it tells the cell what to do and when. It basically does the thinking.”
These are all the parts you must explain to your team of microbiologists using similes. Start by writing some
definitions in your own words in the space provided.
Word
Nucleus
Nucleolus
Nuclear membrane
Cell wall
Cell membrane
Central Vacuole
Mitochondrion
Endoplasmic reticulum
Chloroplast
Cytoplasm
Ribosome
Golgi body
Lysosome
Definition
On your final draft (any paper but notebook paper) you will draw a picture of each part with the
simile below/next it. Your simile sentences must state why.
Reminders:
You must do research in your book to find out what the part does.
Write neatly for full credit.
Take your time and plan it out in advance.
You may use multiple pieces of paper if you need to.
You have to add detail and be accurate for your points.
Be creative
This is a good space for your rough draft
Part
Simile I will use to describe this part
Nucleus
Nuclear membrane
Mitochondria
Cell membrane
Cell wall
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Golgi Bodies
Ribosome
Chloroplasts
Cytoplasm
Lysosome
Central Vacuole
1 pt per colored picture
3 pts per accurately explained simile.
2pts for good use of class time
________/12
________/36
________/2
Total _________/50
CRITERIA
2. Similes worksheet is filled out
3. Each part is labeled (part &
simile)
4. Use of class time
5. Similes are neat, organized,
and capable of teaching others
the parts of a cell
6. Similes are well-thought out
and make sense.
7. All organelles and cell parts
are present in the simile book
Not
present
0
0
Poor
Average Excellent
1
3
2
4
3
5
0
0
0
6
1
8
2
10
0
6
8
10
0
10
15
20
TOTAL: ______/ 50
pts
Poor = incomplete or done incorrectly at parts.
Average = item is present but does not show clear understanding of concept
Excellent =clear understanding of the concept is present. Student’s ideas reflect
a deeper understanding of the cell functions.