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Cell Analogy Project
Introduction:
You have seen me use the example of a mall to explain the function of organelles within the cell. Now you will have to come up with
your own way of describing the organelles within the cell. You will need to come up with your analogy.
Here are some example analogies that may work for you: amusement park, school, library, farm, city, the inner workings of a car,
a medieval castle
Please choose an analogy and ONE type of cell (plant or animal), and check off each organelle as you add it to your project. A sample
analogy for a cell is given below. (You may NOT use the mall as your analogy, since I already used this in class!)
Plant Cell
Animal Cell
Nuclear Envelope
Cell Wall
Mitochondrion
cell membrane
ribosomes
Endoplasmic reticulum
Chromosome/DNA
Chromosome/DNA
lysosome
Mitochondrion
cell membrane
ribosomes
Endoplasmic reticulum
cytoskeleton
Sample: The Cell as a Mall
Mall Part
Mall Office
Cashier/Store Clerk
Receptionist Desk
Function
Makes decisions for the mall, orders materials, in charge of all employees
Process the goods that people are buying at the mall
People must come to spot to be let into the main office
Organelle
Nucleus
Ribosome
Nuclear Membrane
Requirements
1.
2.
You must fill in the organelle chart which compares the organelles with the analogies you have chosen. You
must be thorough and accurate in your descriptions of organelle functions and your explanation of your reasons
for selecting the analogies.
You must create an analogy drawing with each “analogy part” in the location it would be found in a cell. You
should put the name of the analogy part (ex: conveyor belt) and the cell organelle it is representing next to the
appropriate picture.
Rubric
Project Component
Organelle Chart
Analogy Drawing
Criteria
The functions of all 10 organelles
are described in detail
The reasons for all 10 analogy
choices are logical and
thoroughly explained
All 10 analogy parts are included
(with labels) in the appropriate
location they would be found in a
cell
Points Possible
/10
/10
/10
Organelle Chart
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Organelle Name
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Analogy Drawing
Function
City Building,
Structure, etc.
Reason for Building Choice