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Create a Cell Project
Due Thursday, 02-13-14
You have to create a cell using all the organelles discussed in class. Use household items
to make a three-dimensional model of a plant or animal cell that meets the criteria listed
below. (Sample items: cereal, balloons, gummi worms, mints, fruit slices, dried fruit,
matches, gum balls, peanuts, rope licorice, jelly beans, sesame seeds, other candies,
toothpicks…Craft packages also may work: clay, beads, pipecleaners, etc.)
1. You may choose to create a plant cell or an animal. Make sure that you include
the correct organelles for the cell you chose to create. The cell may be made of
any materials as long as it is 3-D. You may choose to create an entirely edible
cell which we will enjoy in class but this is not a requirement. The parts of the
cell must be labeled correctly to get full credit. The structures must either
resemble the real organelle structure or be related to its function within the cell.
There are many examples on the internet if you need help with ideas. Be creativeSpelling does count.
Animal Cell
Cell membrane
Nucleus
Nucleolus
Mitochondria
Ribosomes
Smooth ER
Rough ER
Golgi apparatus
Lysosomes
Microfilaments
Microtubules
Cytoplasm
Cilia or Flagella
Vacuoles
Plant Cell
cell wall
cell membrane
Nucleus
Nucleolus
Mitochondria
Ribosomes
Smooth ER
Rough ER
Golgi apparatus
Lysosomes
Microfilaments
Microtubules
Central Vacuole
Chloroplasts
* Items crossed out can be found in the model, but will not be counted off if they are not present. Those not
crossed out MUST be shown and labeled in the model.
2. Secondly, include a KEY with each of your organelles. Use must use a KEY or
label in some way each part on your model and its function. All organelles must
be labeled and can be any color you like, except chloroplasts must be green.
3. Finally, include a cell analogy. Compare the parts of the cell and the entire cell to
a real-life example of organization. NOTE: You cannot use an analogy of a
school since this was done in class. Examples of analogies: the cell as a post
office, grocery store, factory, country, etc. The cell analogy sentences must be
included on the attached form.
7th grade science
Cell Model Grading Rubric
Name__________________________________
Date___________________
Cell model is 3dimensional and
shows all of the cell
parts of a plant or
animal cell; very
neatly done; shows
attention to details
Cell model is 3
dimensional and
shows most of the
cell parts of a plant
or animal cell;
missing 1-2
organelles
Cell model is 3
dimensional and
show most of the
cell parts of a plant
or animal cell;
missing 3organelles
20 points
All plant or animal
cell organelles are
clearly labeled and
there are no spelling
errors in the list
18 points
Most of the plant or
animal cell
organelles are
labeled, missing 1-2
labels; there are 1 or
2 spelling errors in
the list
13 points
Most of the
organelles are
related to their cell
function or resemble
their actual structure
with the exception
of 1-2 organelles
15 points
Some of the
organelles are
labeled, missing 3-5
labels; there are 3 or
4 spelling errors in
the list
11 points
Some of the
organelles are
related to heir cell
function or resemble
their actual structure
with the exception
of 3-5 organelles.
5 points
More than 5 of the
organelles do not
resemble their
actual structure or
do not related to
their function within
the cell.
4 points
Overall, the model
and the analogy
show an above
average
understanding of the
function of living
cells. The student is
able to answer most
questions about
their cell.
8 points
3 points
Overall, the model
and the analogy
show some
understanding of the
function of living
cells. The student is
able to answer some
questions about
their cell.
2 points
Overall, the model
and the analogy
show a lack of
understanding of the
structure and
function of living
cells. The student
cannot answer
questions about
their cell.
15 points
All cell organelles
resemble their
actual structure in
the cell or are
related to their
function within the
cell
5 points
Overall, the model
and the analogy
show a great
understanding of the
function of living
cells. The student is
able to answer all
questions about
their cell.
10 points
3-D Model Points= _____/50
Your total number of points = ____/100
Cell model may or
may not be 3
dimensional and
shows few of the
cell parts of a plant
or animal cell;
missing more than 5
of the required
organelles
13 points
Missing more than 5
labeled organelles
or more than 5 are
not spelled correctly
7 points
6 points
Cell Analogy points: ______/50
Bonus points: __________