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7th Grade Cell Project Grading Rubric
Cell model is 3-dimensional
and shows all of the cell
parts of a plant or animal
cell; the project is neatly
done; shows great attention
to details.
Cell model is 3-dimensional
and shows most of the cell
parts of a plant or animal
cell; the project is neatly
done; shows some attention
to details.
Cell model is 3-dimensional
and shows most of the cell
parts of a plant or animal
cell; the project’s neatness
is good, but improvements
could be made; some detail
is missing.
Cell model is 3-dimensional
and shows most of the cell
parts of a plant or animal
cell; not as neatly done as it
could be; several details are
missing from the model.
20 Points
18 Points
15 Points
13 Points
A typed list of all the
definitions of a plant or an
animal cell is included and
there are no spelling errors
in the list.
A typed list of most the
definitions of a plant or
animal cell are included
and, or, there are 1 or 2
spelling errors in the list.
A typed list of several the
definitions of a plant or
animal cell are included
and, or, there are 3 or 4
spelling errors in the list.
There is no list of the
definitions of a plant or
animal cell included with
this project.
15 Points
13 Points
11 Points
0 Points
Model is made entirely
from materials that are
inexpensive and easily
available around the house
or purchased inexpensively.
Model is made almost
entirely from materials that
are inexpensive and easily
available around the house
or purchased inexpensively.
Model is made up
somewhat from materials
that are inexpensive and
easily available around the
house or purchased
inexpensively;
improvement is possible.
Model is not made from
materials that are
inexpensive and easily
available around the house
or purchased inexpensively;
much room for
improvement is noted.
5 Points
4 Points
3 Points
2 Points
Overall, the model shows a
great understanding of the
structure and function of
living cells.
Overall, the model shows
an above average
understanding of the
structure and function of
living cells.
Overall, the model shows
some understanding of the
structure and function of
living cells.
Overall, the model shows a
lack of understanding of the
structure and function of
living cells.
10 Points
8 Points
6 Points
4 Points
Total Points:
Comments:
Cell Project
The Task:
Build a 3-dimensional model of a cell that illustrates all of the basic parts of
the cell. Your cell model should have the following characteristics:
 Major organelles named and labeled
 Show the 3-dimensional nature of cells
 Be a typical plant or animal cell-your choice
 Come with definitions of all the major parts of the cell defined,
typed on a separate sheet of paper
This project is not meant to have you go out and purchase expensive
materials to build your cells. Please use inexpensive materials you have
at home. Edible projects are allowed.
Alternative Cell Project:
Make a hand drawn, beautiful representation of a plant or animal cell with
all the organelles labeled. Definitions of all major parts are typed on a
separate sheet of paper and this paper is glued to the back of your drawing.
Minimum size, a normal sheet (18” x 24”) of constructions paper.
Terms to Define:
Lysosomes
Vesicle
Cytoskeleton
Nucleus
Golgi Complex
Prokaryote
Chloroplasts
Cell Membrane
Nucleolus
Endoplasmic
Reticulum
Mitochondria
Cell
Cell Wall
Organelles
Eukaryote
Ribosomes
Date Due: