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CELL ANALOGY PROJECT
(animal, plant, and bacteria cells)
There are three different types of cells: animal, plant, and bacteria. In this
project your group will be assigned one of these types of cells.
Criteria:
1. Your group must come up with an analogy that compares the parts of a
cell to something you are more familiar with. You must include all the
items with a star next to it on the next page that apply to your type of cell
and choose enough other cell parts to total eight. Animal cells have 4
starred parts, plants have 6, and bacteria have 3. Make sure you compare
a total of 8 cell parts to whatever you decide on for your analogy.
2. Once you have decided on an analogy, you must decide how to tell the
class about your analogy. Be creative!! There are many ways to do this,
so take some time to come up with something good.
Timeline:
Day 1: We’ll introduce the cell analogy project, explain parts of a cell, and
answer any questions you may have.
Day 2: Work in your groups to come up with an idea for your cell analogy.
Once you have an idea, decide how you are going to tell the class about
your analogy. Then, make a list of necessary materials. Talk to us about
what the school may have or can get versus what you may need to supply.
Day 3: Begin working on how you’re going to tell the class about your
analogy.
Day 4: Finish working on your cell analogy project. This is the last class
period to work on your project.
Day 5: Begin cell analogy presentations. Everyone must be ready on this
day. We will take volunteers first but don’t count on somebody else
volunteering. Once the volunteers have gone, groups will be randomly
selected. If your group is not ready when called, you will lose points for it
being late.
Day 6: Finish cell analogy presentations.
Animal, plant, and bacteria cells
(similarities and differences):
Animal cell
Plant cell
Bacteria cell
*Nucleus
*Cell wall
It directs all of the
cell’s activities.
Does not have one
Does not have one
*Cell
It forms a barrier
between the
cytoplasm and the
environment
outside the cell.
It is the area
between the cell
membrane and
the nucleus. It
contains a gel-like
fluid in which
many different
organelles are
found.
Most of the cell’s
energy is
produced within
these rod-shaped
organelles.
Does not have one
It directs all of the
cell’s activities.
This stiff wall
surrounds the cell
membrane, giving
the cell a rigid
boxlike shape.
It forms a barrier
between the
cytoplasm and the
environment
outside the cell.
It is the area
between the cell
membrane and
the nucleus. It
contains a gel-like
fluid in which
many different
organelles are
found.
Most of the cell’s
energy is
produced within
these rod-shaped
organelles.
These organelles
capture energy
from sunlight and
use it to produce
food for the cell.
These small
structures
function as
factories to
produce proteins
to make more cell
parts.
membrane
*Cytoplasm
*Mitochondria
*Chloroplast
Ribosome
These small
structures
function as
factories to
produce proteins
to make more cell
parts.
Does not have one
It forms a barrier
between the
cytoplasm and the
environment
outside the cell.
It is the area
between the cell
membrane and
the nucleus. It
contains a gel-like
fluid in which
many different
organelles are
found.
Most of the cell’s
energy is
produced within
these rod-shaped
organelles.
Does not have one
These small
structures
function as
factories to
produce proteins
to make more cell
parts.
Endoplasmic
reticulum
Vacuole
Golgi body
Lysosome
This network of
passageways
carries materials
from one part of
the cell to another.
It stores food,
water, waste
products, and
other materials.
They receive
materials from the
endoplasmic
reticulum and
send them to other
parts of the cell.
They also release
materials outside
the cell.
These contain
chemicals that
break down food
particles and
worn-out cell
parts.
This network of
passageways
carries materials
from one part of
the cell to another.
It stores food,
water, waste
products, and
other materials.
They receive
materials from the
endoplasmic
reticulum and
send them to other
parts of the cell.
They also release
materials outside
the cell.
These contain
chemicals that
break down food
particles and
worn-out cell
parts.
This network of
passageways
carries materials
from one part of
the cell to another.
It stores food,
water, waste
products, and
other materials.
They receive
materials from the
endoplasmic
reticulum and
send them to other
parts of the cell.
They also release
materials outside
the cell.
These contain
chemicals that
break down food
particles and
worn-out cell
parts.
Grading:
1. Content (Is your analogy accurate? Does each part of your analogy fit the
part of the cell it is supposed to represent?): 24 pts (this will be graded by
your science teacher) (three points per each of the eight required parts)
2. Creativity (Is your analogy idea creative? Did you come up with a
creative way to tell the class about your analogy?): 20 pts (this will be
graded by your classmates)
Total points for the project: 44 pts
Participation will be a separate grade. (Did you do your fair share of the work?
Did you get along with your group?): 10 pts (this will be graded by your group
members)
Name:_____________________________
Grade Sheet
My team:
Name of team member
Participation Out of 10
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Other teams:
Name of team
Creativity Out of 20
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