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Choose one of the following cell projects. Your completed project must have descriptions of the
organelles that are listed on the next page.
A. Cell Factory: In a Shoebox.
The Cell has many organelles. Each organelle has its own specific function or job. Many times the
Eukaryotic Cell has been described as a factory. Each organelle has its own specific function in the cell.
For example, the nucleus is the control center of the cell. So in your factory, the nucleus would be the
Boss since it is in control of things. Create a 3-D model of a cell factory in a shoebox. List the job in the
factory as well as the ‘real” function of the part in the cell. A complete list of the functions and the part
of the factory that they represent must also be included. It can be hand-written neatly or typed double
space.
B. “Cell Island” – Tri-fold Informational Pamphlet
Create a tri-fold pamphlet of either an animal cell or a plant cell. You must indicate which type of
cell you are doing in the brochure. Imagine that you are a tour guide and giving a guided tour of the cell.
You must describe the organelles and the functions they perform in the cell. A drawing or graphic also
needs to be included of each item.
C. Cell Map on a poster
Create either an animal or plant cell map. Use the organelle list provided as a list of locations within
the cell that would be found on a map. Create a legend to help other’s know how to read the map. For
example, cytoplasm is streaming or moving like a river inside of the cell. Draw the cytoplasm as various
streams or rivers interconnected throughout the cell. The style and shape of the lines you use for your
river would be used in the legend to identify the cytoplasm or the “rivers”. At each location explain why
something would want or need to travel to this location and how it would get there. Your map should be
the size of a poster board. All information must be written neatly or typed and pasted to the poster. All
parts must be neatly labeled. The entire project must be in color.
D. “Cell” phone user guide
Create a user’s manual describing how each of the parts found on the “cell phone” work. Be
creative! Think about the user’s manual that comes with a cell phone or other electronic. The project
must be presented in a booklet format and be typed with illustrations on each page.
E. Virtual Cell power point
Take us on a virtual tour of the plant or animal cell. Graphics are a must in this project! All cell
parts must be illustrated and discussed in detail. The last slide must be a comparison of both animal and
plant cells.
F. Cell Video Advertisement
Create an advertisement slogan and display on a video of either a plant or animal cell to “sell”. The
presentation must be of the persuasive type. Be creative with each and every cell part! Use the
“infomercial” style to “sell” your cell!!!
G. Cell as an amusement park guide with map
Create a guide like the one you get at an amusement park like Six Flags or Disney. Choose either
the plant or animal cell and make its parts the “rides”. Take us on a journey though your park!
H. Plant and Animal cell Game
Create a game to help someone learn about the structure and function of the plant and animal
cells. The game must be your own creations – not something you “borrowed” or downloaded from the
Internet! Be creative and thought provoking. Include color!
DUE DATE: January 18, 2013
I UNDERSTAND THIS PROJECT IS DUE ON OR BEFORE THE DUE DATE.
SIGNATURE x__________________________________
CELL PROJECT ORGANELLES TO INCLUDE
Plant Cell Organelles
Animal Cell Organelles
1. Cell Membrane
2. Cell Wall
3. Mitochondria
4. Ribosomes
5. Endoplasmic Reticulum
6. Golgi Bodies (Apparatus)
7. Cytoplasm
8. Nucleus
9. Chloroplast
10. Vacuole
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Cell Membrane
Chromosomes
Mitochondria
Ribosomes
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Golgi Bodies (Apparatus)
Cytoplasm
Nucleus
Vacuoles
NAME_________________________________________DATE _________ SCORE ______
CELL STRUCTURE/FUNCTION PROJECT GRADING RUBRIC:
CATEGORY
4
3
2
1
The project has
attractive formatting
formatting including title including title and name.
and name. Information Information is wellis well-organized.
organized. There are
Capitalization, grammar, few, if any,
spelling, and
capitalization, grammar,
punctuation are correct spelling, and/or
throughout the project. punctuation errors
throughout the project.
The project has mostly
organized information. It
may be missing title or
name. There are several
capitalization, spelling,
grammar, and/or
punctuation errors in the
project.
The project's formatting
and organization of
material are confusing to
the reader. There are
several capitalization,
grammar, spelling,
and/or punctuation
errors in the project that
interrupt meaning.
All questions and
prompts are accurately
answered. They are
related to facts about a
plant and/or animal cell.
All plant or animal cell
organelles are
represented accurately.
Some of the questions
and prompts are
accurately answered.
They are related to facts
about a plant and/or
animal cell. Some of the
plant or animal cell
organelles are
represented accurately.
Several questions and
prompts are not
accurately answered.
Little knowledge is
demonstrated related to
facts about a plant
and/or animal cell. Few
of the plant or animal
cell organelles are
represented accurately.
Appearance & The project has
Organization exceptionally attractive
Knowledge
Gained
Most questions and
prompts are accurately
answered. They are
related to facts about a
plant and/or animal cell.
Most plant or animal cell
organelles are
represented accurately.
NAME_________________________________________DATE _________ SCORE ______
CELL STRUCTURE/FUNCTION PROJECT GRADING RUBRIC:
CATEGORY
4
3
2
1
The project has
attractive formatting
formatting including title including title and name.
and name. Information Information is wellis well-organized.
organized. There are
Capitalization, grammar, few, if any,
spelling, and
capitalization, grammar,
punctuation are correct spelling, and/or
throughout the project. punctuation errors
throughout the project.
The project has mostly
organized information. It
may be missing title or
name. There are several
capitalization, spelling,
grammar, and/or
punctuation errors in the
project.
The project's formatting
and organization of
material are confusing to
the reader. There are
several capitalization,
grammar, spelling,
and/or punctuation
errors in the project that
interrupt meaning.
All questions and
prompts are accurately
answered. They are
related to facts about a
plant and/or animal cell.
All plant or animal cell
organelles are
represented accurately.
Some of the questions
and prompts are
accurately answered.
They are related to facts
about a plant and/or
animal cell. Some of the
plant or animal cell
organelles are
represented accurately.
Several questions and
prompts are not
accurately answered.
Little knowledge is
demonstrated related to
facts about a plant
and/or animal cell. Few
of the plant or animal
cell organelles are
represented accurately.
Appearance & The project has
Organization exceptionally attractive
Knowledge
Gained
Most questions and
prompts are accurately
answered. They are
related to facts about a
plant and/or animal cell.
Most plant or animal cell
organelles are
represented accurately.
NAME_________________________________________DATE _________ SCORE ______
CELL STRUCTURE/FUNCTION PROJECT GRADING RUBRIC:
CATEGORY
4
3
2
1
The project has
attractive formatting
formatting including title including title and name.
and name. Information Information is wellis well-organized.
organized. There are
Capitalization, grammar, few, if any,
spelling, and
capitalization, grammar,
punctuation are correct spelling, and/or
throughout the project. punctuation errors
throughout the project.
The project has mostly
organized information. It
may be missing title or
name. There are several
capitalization, spelling,
grammar, and/or
punctuation errors in the
project.
The project's formatting
and organization of
material are confusing to
the reader. There are
several capitalization,
grammar, spelling,
and/or punctuation
errors in the project that
interrupt meaning.
All questions and
prompts are accurately
answered. They are
related to facts about a
plant and/or animal cell.
All plant or animal cell
organelles are
represented accurately.
Some of the questions
and prompts are
accurately answered.
They are related to facts
about a plant and/or
animal cell. Some of the
plant or animal cell
organelles are
represented accurately.
Several questions and
prompts are not
accurately answered.
Little knowledge is
demonstrated related to
facts about a plant
and/or animal cell. Few
of the plant or animal
cell organelles are
represented accurately.
Appearance & The project has
Organization exceptionally attractive
Knowledge
Gained
Most questions and
prompts are accurately
answered. They are
related to facts about a
plant and/or animal cell.
Most plant or animal cell
organelles are
represented accurately.