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Introduction
Cells need to carry on the same basic functions as we do to sustain life; the difference is cells
do this with much smaller parts. These smaller structures that allow the cell to function are
called organelles – “tiny organs.” Also plant and animal cells have some similar parts and
some parts that are not similar.
It’s only common sense that if you are able to relate things you learned in class to everyday
things, you’ll remember it better. It’s not everyday that you and your friends sit discussing
the rough endoplasmic reticulum. However, you probably do discuss things like cars, your
homes, places to visit, etc… Therefore, your task in this assignment is to relate the different
cell organelles to an everyday situation or thing using an analogy.
Task:
An analogy is a comparison that draws attention to the similarity of two or more basically
different things. You are going to choose something that represents the cell and its
organelles, and explain why each organelle is symbolized that way. An example of a cell
analogy is a city. Parts of the city represent organelles inside the cell. The task is to come
up with your own analogy of a cell, such as a school, an office, a recording studio, etc.
You are limited only by your own imagination.
PROCEDURE:
1. Draw, illustrate, or create your analogy and label the parts. Make sure
that inside your analogy each object represents a different organelle of
a cell. Use the following organelles:
Vacuoles, ribosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, nucleus, lysosomes, cell
membrane, mitochondria, cytoplasm, golgi body
1. Go back and next to the parts in your analogy, write the name of the
organelle that it represents.
2. On a separate sheet of paper make a chart that explains how each part
of the analogy represents each organelle of the cell.
Here is one way you could make the chart:
The nucleus of the cell is like the _____ of the city because________.
3. Turn this sheet in with your final product!
Cell Analogy Rubric
Due 12/1/09
Name: _________________________
Class Period: ______________
Cell City projects will be assessed using the following criteria.
5.5=Exceeds Standard; 5=Meets Standard; 4=Does not
meet standard; 0=Item not present in project
5.5
5
4
0
A. Scientific Accuracy
1. Visual representations of all the required
organelles are present & labeled with the cell
part’s name in diagram.
2. Graphic organizer: Function of all required
organelles is correctly explained in graphic
organizer.
3. Graphic organizer + project: Cell analogies are
accurate and/or appropriate.
B.The Project - Creativity, Originality, Artistic Merit
4. Use of materials and construction
demonstrate originality.
5. The project is colorful, neat and labels are
legible.
C. Organization
6. The student’s name and class period are
clearly labeled on all project components.
Project components were turned in on time.
Final Score: I earned
project.
points out of a possible 33 points on this