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Build your own 3-D Cell!
Be Precise and Have Fun!
Name:
DUE DATE:
During science class, we have been discussing the structure and function
of a cell. Sometimes it is difficult to remember what a cell looks like, and
where all of the organelles are situated. What better way to
remember, than to make a tree-dimensional model of a cell?!
The Challenge: Design and build a 3D model of a
cell that features all the organelles a cell needs in
order to function properly.
Materials: (Disclaimer - the complexity of your model
is only limited by your imagination.) YOU MAY NOT
USE ANY FOOD ITEM FOR YOUR MODEL!
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Everyday items of your
choice that represent each
organelle for example:
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gelatin,
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modeling clay,
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shoe box,
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styrofoam,
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pipe-cleaners,
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plastic film,
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hard candy,
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dried pasta, craft items
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS:
Your model cell may be either a plant cell,
or an animal cell.
The organelles needed for the cell to
function must be present in the model.
Your model cell must contain the right
parts in the right proportions, and the parts
must be clearly visible. Your model should
not be larger than a shoe box, or
basketball.
All structures must be clearly labeled.
Build your own 3-D Cell!
Be Precise and Have Fun!
Do I work better by myself, or with a
partner?
Letʼs get Planning!
* Remember that
most of the work
for this project will
be completed outside of school. If you
choose to work with a partner, make sure that you choose someone with
whom you are able to communicate. It would not be a good idea to
choose someone who lives on the opposite side of town.
1. Either by yourself, or with your partner, decide whether to build a plant cell or
an animal cell.
2. List the organelles that your cell needs in order to function. All organelles that
we discussed in class must be a part of your cell.
3. Decide which materials would best represent your cell and each organelle.
Write each item beside the matching organelle in the list below.
4. Make a neat labelled sketch of what you hope your finished product will be.
5. Start building the cell once approved by Mr. Lingley!
Animal or Plant Cell? (circle one)
Organelle
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Material Required for Model
Build your own 3-D Cell!
Be Precise and Have Fun!
Sketch your model here:
Approved by Mr. Lingley: _________________________ Parent: ______________________________
3D Cell Model - The Rubric
Exceptional
(9-10 pts)
Adequate
(7-8 pts)
Needs
Improvement (4-6
pts)
Unacceptable
(0-3pts)
Appearance
Project stands out from the
rest, shows evidence of
considerable effort.
Appearance is neat,
labels are typed, project
is organized, and shows
evidence of good effort.
Labels are hand written,
project is not neatly
done, more effort
needed.
Appears hastily built, lack
of effort is evident.
Creativity
Cell model uses materials not
often seen in most projects.
Good, creative use of
materials that are often
used by other students.
Minimal creativity is
used; project is a poster
or other 2-D model.
Lacks creativity, appears
to be copied from
diagram in book.
Details
All organelles & cell parts are
accurately detailed and clearly
represented. Similar to actual
microscopic photos.
Most organelles & cell
parts are accurately
detailed and clearly
recognizable.
More detail needed to
recognize cell parts.
Some are not
recognizable.
Parts of cell are
generalized “blobs” of
color.
Organelles
8+ organelles are correctly
located and labeled on the
model.
6-7 organelles are
correctly located and
labeled on the model.
4-5 organelles are
correctly located and
labeled on the model.
<4 organelles are labeled
OR there are errors with
organelles identified.
Total
/ 40 pts