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Three- Dimensional Cell Model Project
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Construction Materials
Creative and unique
materials were
selected and creatively
modified in ways that
made them even
better.
Creative and unique
materials were
selected and there was
an attempt at creative
modification to make
them even better.
Appropriate materials
were selected and
organelles’ structure
and function were
somewhat
represented.
Inappropriate materials
were selected and
contributed to a
product that did not
represent structure
and function of
organelles.
Organelles size
and shape
Each organelle is a
characteristic size and
shape that represents
the organelle's
structure and function.
1-2 organelles are
designed
inappropriately. Or 1-2
organelles may be
missing from model.
3-6 organelles are
designed
inappropriately. Or 3-6
organelles may be
missing from model.
Construction appears
careless or haphazard.
Many details need
refinement for a strong
or attractive product.
More than 7 organelles
missing from model.
1-2 spelling errors
exist in organelle
names and functions.
3-6 errors in spelling
exist in organelle
names and functions.
7 or more spelling
errors exist on cell
model project.
CATEGORY
No spelling errors
Organelle
exist.
structure and
function spelling
Flag construction All organelle flags are 1-2 flags missing either 3-6 flags missing either 7 or more flags
correctly labeled with
correct function. Flags
are typed or neatly
hand printed.
name of organelle or
function. 1-2 flags may
be misplaced. Flags
are neatly handwritten
or typed.
name of organelle or
function. 4-7 flags may
be misplaced. Flags
are not neatly
handwritten nor typed.
missing either name of
organelle or function. 8
or more flags may be
misplaced.
Handwriting on flags is
indecipherable.
Organelle Check List – Select one of the two types of cells to construct
Plant Cell Organelles
1.cell wall
2. large, central vacuole
3. chloroplast
4.nucleus
5. nucleolus
6. DNA
7. ribosome
8. smooth E. R.
9. rough E.R.
10. vesicles
11. golgi bodies
12. cell membrane
13. mitochondria
14. cytoplasm
Animal Cell Organelles
1. nucleus
2. nucleolus
3. DNA
4. lysosome
5. ribosome
6. smooth E. R.
7. rough E.R.
8. vesicles
9. small vacuoles
10. cell membrane
11. mitochondria
12. Golgi bodies
13. cytoplasm
Cell Models – Due
Friday, November 9,
2012
Any of these items or other creative craft objects
from around home will work well! I will have a
limited supply of materials available in my
The purpose of building a cell model is to provide
classroom but not enough for every student to
students with a hands-on activity that will enhance
build their entire model. Please plan on bringing
understanding of the structure and function of cell
items from home.
structures.
Over the next week students will need to gather
supplies needed to construct their cell models.
Students will build their cell models in class.
Please bring supplies to class on Monday,
November 5. The project will be due on Friday,
November 9, 2012.
What types of
supplies can be used?
How to Build the
Cell Model
The student will choose to either construct a plant
cell or an animal cell. The model will show the
cross section of a cell. A plant cell needs to be

Styrofoam ball or cube
constructed out of a cube of Styrofoam (or similar

Poster Board

Paper Plate
object) and an animal cell needs to be built from

Various Pasta shapes

aluminum foil, felt, cloth
organelles can be placed on top of the cube or

clay or play dough

plastic wrap
hemisphere and pinned into place with a sewing

pencil shavings

bubble packaging wrap
that correctly names the organelle and describes

Styrofoam peanuts

pepper flakes or coffee grounds
the organelle’s unique function within the cell.

beads and bottle caps

large seeds or peanut shells
case where you cannot locate a box, foam ball or

buttons, batteries

sequins and ribbons
cube, students may opt to create a 3D model of

cotton balls or pom-poms

pipe cleaners or yarn
labeling all organelles as well as organelle

felt pieces or foam pieces

colored paper
functions.

pins, toothpicks or flags for labeling organelles
half of a Styrofoam ball (or similar object). The
pin. The pin must also contain a flag or a banner
(Typing the flags would be a great idea!) In the
their cell on a paper plate or poster board,
See Rubric for the list of organelles required and for
what is expected for this project.