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Requirements for Marking Period 2 Cell Project
Project Due Date: _______________________ (10 points will be deducted for each school day late)
The three postulates of the Cell Theory are 1. Cells are the basic unit of life;
2. all living organisms are composed of cells; 3. all cells come from other cells.
There are different types of cells. The two major types of cells are eukaryotes
(with a nucleus and membrane surrounded organelles) and prokaryotes (without a
nucleus and other membrane bound organelles). Types of prokaryotic cells are
Bacteria and Archaebacteria. These are small cells that are composed of cell
membrane, cytoplasm, DNA, and ribosomes. Kingdoms Plantae, Animalia, Fungi, and
Protista are made of eukaryotic cells. These are larger cells that have all the
different organelles that you have been studying.
To gain a better understanding of cells and their structure, you will create one of the following
projects: a PowerPoint, poster, children’s book, video, song, or model. (If you have another idea
please let me know & we will write up a rubric for you to follow.)
You may work on this project independently or in a group of no more than 4 people. If you
work in a group, you must include on your Works Cited page a brief summary of what each
person contributed to the project. Please take your time and put some thought into your project.
Make sure you meet all the requirements of the project you choose. YOU MUST INCLUDE AN
APA FORMATED WORK CITED WITH NO LESS THAN 3 SOURCES! The grade for this
project will make up 10% of the 2nd marking period grade and will possibly be displayed in the
classroom or on the course website. Please submit this rubric with your project.
For whichever project you choose you are to include information on the major parts of the cell
(cytoplasm, cell membrane, and nucleus) and information on the major organelles (organelles may
vary based on your project but I expect you to address most of the organelles discussed in class).
Points will be deducted for major spelling & grammar errors.
Format for submitted topic, work cited, and additional information
 typed - 1.5 spacing, 12 point font, 1-inch margins
 include header with last name(s) & page number
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include heading with name(s), course title (Biology), instructor’s name, & due date
 write a sentence stating the topic researched for the project
 contain correct sentence structure, grammar, paragraph format, & spelling
 DO NOT PLAGIARIZE!!!! All work should be in your own words.
Course: Biology
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 Poster Comparing Types of Cells
Your poster should focus on comparing the different types of cells (either prokaryotic vs.
eukaryotic or animal cell vs. plant cell).
The poster should…
• be colorful, creative, neat, & contain pictures (no less than 10 images with captions)
The project should be thought out and completed in a neat fashion. It should NOT appear as though
it was put together at the last minute.
If you do not have a colored printer or access to a colored printer, then the pictures should be
colored in. The use of colored poster board or colored matting for the pictures and captions are
suggested. You may draw the pictures yourself or use pictures from the internet, magazines, or
other sources. Diagrams of cells should be well labeled.
• contain information comparing the different types of cells. This includes labeling the parts
and organelles of each cell and describing the function of each.
• have references listed on the back of the poster.
 PowerPoint
The PowerPoint slideshow must contain one title slide (title, name, block, & date), one slide
with your references listed, and at least 13 informational slides.
The PowerPoint should contain information on the following:
• Different types of cells (prokaryotic vs. eukaryotic and animal vs. plant cell)
• The major parts of the cell & descriptions of each part (cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm)
• The major organelles of each type of cell & descriptions of their functions.
* If you chose to create a PowerPoint slideshow for your project, then you must submit a
printed copy of your presentation AND an electronic copy.
 For the printed copy, you can print more that one slide on a paper, but make sure the teacher can
read all the information and clearly see all images.
 Electronic copies can be given to Ms. Manzella on a USB flash drive, CD, or emailed to
[email protected] (You will receive a confirmation email that the project was received).
Save file name as: last name, block, cell project
 Series of Postcards
 Must include at least 12 informational postcards. Each postcard must include images and a
minimum of 5 facts per postcard (facts can be listed on the back of postcard or mixed in
with images).
 Additional sheet must accompany postcards with the name(s) of students, block, date
submitted, & works cited.
 Postcards should be colorful & neat. If you do not have access to a color printer, then the
pictures should be drawn or colored in. The use of colored paper is suggested.
 Children’s Book
 Must include a cover and have a title page, which includes the name of book, name(s) of
author & illustrator, block, & date submitted.
 Must contain at least 10 pages with images and words.
 Include a glossary defining no less than 5 biology terms related to cells.
 Last page should be the works cited page.
 Projects should be colorful & neat. If you do not have access to a color printer, then the
pictures should be colored in or drawn. The use of colored paper is suggested.
Course: Biology
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 3-D Model of the Cell
You will construct a 3-D, cross-section model of a eukaryotic cell (can represent either a plant
or animal cell). Make sure you place the contents of the cell inside of it (e.g. nucleus,
mitochondria, etc.). The parts of the cell should be placed in the correct spot in the cell and
should be the correct shape and size,
• The cell should be colorful, three-dimensional, and show a cross-section of the cell.
• The cell should demonstrate a basic understanding of the structure and function of a plant
or animal cell.
• The cell should have a legend on the bottom of the structure to indicate to the viewer what
all the labeled parts of the cell are and also what type of cell you are modeling.
• Only numbers should be found on the cell. The names of the parts should be in the legend.
• Your cell should be accurate, neat, well-planned and creative.
• A typed document should be presented with the cell that briefly explains the functions of
each of the different parts and organelles of the cell.
You will be graded on the appearance of your cell, whether or not the appropriate organelles
are present, your ability to identify the organelles and define function, and how you
represented the organelles.
 Video
 Create an informational video about any of the topics discussed. (Suggestions for format:
music video; interview with an actor portraying a famous biologist who contributed to our
knowledge of cells; documentary style; etc..)
 Video must be no less than 3 minutes long.
 Video should be school appropriate, creative, and include accurate information & facts.
 You must submit a brief summary of the main idea of your video, background
information, and a works cited.
 Song
 Compose a song about types of cells, organelles of cells, etc.
 Song lyrics should be creative but also include facts. For example, you could write a song
for the major organelles of a eukaryotic cell including lyrics that indicate the function of
each organelle. Remember: all lyrics must be school appropriate.
 You must submit a typed copy of the lyrics, a brief summary of the main idea of your
song and background information (should include vocabulary terms used), and a works
cited page.
 If you complete this project, you will be asked to perform the song either in front of the
class or just in front of the teacher at a scheduled time OR record it.
Course: Biology
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