Download Cell Due: ______ Name

“Plastic Bag” Cell
Due: ____________
Cell type chosen:
Plant
Name:__________________________
Animal
Place items in a large Ziploc baggie that represent the organelles of the cell type you chose. Make a graphic
organizer showing the organelle, the item used to represent the organelle, the function of the organelle, and the
reason you chose the item to represent the organelle. When choosing the material to use, try to match the
material with the function of the organelle. For example: I could use a battery to represent the mitochondria
because the mitochondria are the “powerhouse” of the cell. Be prepared to share your baggie with your
classmates. Make sure you follow the rubric to ensure a quality project.
Organelles to be placed in baggie (make sure your chosen cell type contains the organelle!)
Mitochondria
Golgi Body
Lysosomes
Vacuole
Ribosomes
Cytoplasm
Nucleus
Chloroplast
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Cell Wall (Does this belong in the baggie?)
Bonus: What organelle does the “baggie” represent?
Rubric for grading:
Requirement
Points
Graphic Organizer (to be made by student) – includes organelle, item used, the function
of the organelle, and why item was chosen. (All information is for cell type chosen –
points will be deducted if chosen cell type does not contain the organelle listed.)
Plastic Bag – with items representing all the organelles represented for cell type chosen.
Presentation of your cell – You should be able to present your cell without the use of
your graphic organizer. Tell what organelle the item represents, why you chose this
item, and the function of the organelle.
/50
/50
/40
Name – on plastic bag and on graphic organizer.
This project sheet.
/10
Total Points
A =150-139
B=138-129
C=128-118
/150
D=117-107
F=106 and below