Download Design Challenge - cell model

Design Challenge:
Cell model
Cellologist: _____________________
Parent Signature: ____________________________
Your Mission:
You will be responsible for designing and building a three-dimensional model of a cell that features
of all the organelles a cell needs in order to function properly. This will require you to research
organelles on top of the ones presented in class. You may choose to design a plant or animal cell;
however the type of cell must clearly be distinguishable. Your model cell must contain all the right
parts in the right proportions, and the parts must be clearly visible. (Think! The nucleus is round,
vacuoles are larger in plant cells, mitochondria have folded membranes…) You will also be required
to label all the parts correctly!
Animal Cell Organelles:
Plant Cell Organelles:
Cell Membrane
Golgi Bodies
Vacuoles
Nucleus
Ribosomes
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Cytoplasm
Lysosome
Mitochondria
Cell Membrane
Golgi Bodies
Vacuoles
Nucleus
Ribosomes
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Cytoplasm
Lysosome
Mitochondria
Cell Wall
Chloroplasts
Criteria:
 You are encouraged to use every day recycled materials and your imagination – this is not
meant to be a costly project. Suitable materials from home or school are preferred.
 Possible supplies you may use, but are not limited to, include; gelatin, modeling clay,
Styrofoam, pipe-cleaners, hard candies, dried pasta, craft items…
 You do not have to use the above items; they are only suggested materials. You build your
model according to your interpretation of the challenge.
 Please bring completed model on the day that it is due, as we will be having a gallery walk to
present/show off our creations!
Procedure:
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Decide on the type of cell you are going to build (plant or animal).
Research the organelles that found in your cell (see above)
Brainstorm materials that would best represent your cell and each organelle in your cell.
Make a neat and labeled sketch of your design - Show your plan to your teacher for
approval/suggestions.
Gather suitable materials from home and school and begin creative construction of your
model.
Components to be Assessed:
 Labeled model of a cell
 One page report or poster board presentation, or short Power Point presentation describing:
o The function/importance of each organelle
o An explanation of how cells work together (i.e. the organization of cells to tissues,
tissues to organs and organs to organ systems)
Please Note:
Students are always encouraged to use class time to ask questions, plan and receive
help/clarification. However, the construction of your cell will take place outside of school – please
plan accordingly!
DUE DATE: _______________________________
Rubric: Assessing The Final Product
Challenge: Design a 3-D Model of a Cell
Success Criteria
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Level
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The device shows understanding of the design challenge
problem
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Scientific inquiry/experimental skills are used effectively
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Problem-solving skills are used effectively to investigate
functions and processes of animal/plant cells
Knowledge is evident when demonstrating an
understanding of the basic structure and function of
plant/animal cells and cell processes
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The device meets design criteria
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The device is made of appropriate materials
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Report, poster board or Power Point describes:
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SelfCheck
Cellologist:
Correct names and functions of each organelle
Explanation of how cells work together
Correct scientific language
Model was completed and handed in on time
Comments:
YES
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