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Mr. Keser – 7/8 Science – Cell Model Project
Projects
Cell Model Project
Purpose: To make a model of the cell using common everyday materials.
Requirements:
1. Model: A model of an animal or plant cell will be made and the following organelles
(where appropriate) will be labeled.
 Cell Membrane
Cytoplasm
Nucleus
 Cell Wall
Nucleolus
Nuclear Envelope
 Golgi Body
Vacuole
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
 Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
Ribosome
Mitochondria
 Lysosome
Chloroplast Centriole
2. Labeling: The cell type (plant or animal) should be labeled. All cell organelles should
also be labeled. Identification of organelles should be done using flags made of
toothpicks stuck in the appropriate organelle. The name of the structure can be written on
the flag or a number can be used which corresponds to a key of the structures.
3. Function Key: You must include a key for your model. The organelles should be
listed and identified by the flags on your model. You should also include a brief
explanation of the function of each organelle.
4. Cross Section of Cell Membrane: A second, smaller model of a cross section of a cell
membrane will be made. You must show the phospholipid bilayer and the three types of
cellular proteins. Be sure to label these and include them on your function key.
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Other Information
Getting started: Decide if you want to make an animal or plant cell for your model
Think of materials that would best represent the different organelles
Make a key of the organelles and their functions before you make the model
Materials used to represent organelles may include anything. I suggest that you
use what you have at home.
Do not make this into an expensive project!
Ex: wood, buttons, yarn, thread, plastic, paper, Styrofoam, etc.
Grading
Correctly labeling organelles
2 points each
Correct functions of organelles on key
2 points each
Model of cell membrane cross section
10 points
Correctly indicating plant or animal cell
3 points
Total
73 points