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THE INCREDIBLE CELL – PROJECT
DUE September 15th
In Science models are used to make complex ideas easier to understand. To
demonstrate your knowledge of plant and animal cells you are to construct a model
that adheres to the following guidelines.
1. Choose to make a plant or animal cell.
2. The cell must include the following structures:
a. Plant Cell: chloroplast, central vacuole, cell wall, ribosome, cell membrane,
mitochondria, cytoskeleton, vesicle, nucleus, rough endoplasmic reticulum,
smooth endoplasmic reticulum, vacuole, Golgi Apparatus
b. Animal Cell: centriole, lysosome, cytoskeleton, vesicle, nucleus, Golgi
apparatus, mitochondria, rough endoplasmic reticulum, smooth endoplasmic
reticulum, ribosome, cell membrane, vacuole, nucleolus
3. The choice of medium is open. In the past students have made play doh or clay
models, Styrofoam models, fabric models, mobiles, etc. You should keep in mind
that a cell is three dimensional, and that the you model must reflect that
concept.
4. Be creative! You do not need to spend money to make your model. Use materials
that you have around the house as you make your cell (buttons, beads, string, pipe
cleaners, etc.). If you need help with supplies come and talk to me. I am happy to help
collect supplies to use from my classroom and around school.
5. Do NOT use JELLO, edible fruit or vegetable, or anything that will spoil or spill. I
want to display these models in my classroom and do not want to attract bugs! 
6. Your cell model should be as accurate as possible. The cell parts should be located
where they belong. For example: the nucleus should be bigger than ribosome’s, the
chloroplast should be green, a plant cell must be rectangular or your animal cell must
be circular.
7. The cell must be identified as plant or animal. Each organelle must be fully labeled
with its name and function (accurate description of its role in the cell) either on the
model, OR numbered on the model and identified using a separate key containing each
organelle’s full name and function. Grading rubric is attached.
8. Use your imaginations and have fun! I am available for any questions before and
after school.
Name _________________________ CIRCLE: PLANT CELL OR ANIMAL CELL
Grading Rubric for the Incredible Cell - Project
Animal Cell
Organelle
1. Centriole
2. Lysosome
3. Cytoskeleton
4. Vesicle
5. Nucleus
6. Golgi Apparatus
7. Mitochondria (Need 3)
8. Rough Endoplasmic
Reticulum
9. Smooth Endoplasmic
Reticulum
10. Ribosomes
11. Cell membrane
12. vacuole
13. nucleolus
Plant Cell
Organelle
Is present
Labeled
Function
Total
Is present
Labeled
Description of
Function
Total
1. Chloroplast
2. Central vacuole
3. Cell Wall
4. Ribosome
5. Cell Membrane
6. Mitochondria
7. Cytoskeleton
8. Vesicle
9. Nucleus
10. Rough Endoplasmic
Reticulum
11. Smooth
Endoplasmic Reticulum
12. Vacuole
13. Golgi Apparatus
TOTAL (for organelles and description of function)
39 points ______
Name is on front of the project
2 points ______
Cell title identifies plant or animal cell
4 points ______
ENTIRE model is a 3-dimensional representation of a cell 10 points ______
Model is neatly constructed
5 points ______
TOTAL (60 possible)
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3-D Plant Cell Model Project Rubric
Grading:
You will initially start with 60 points for your project grade. You will lose points for the
following items:
 Missing an organelle (deduct 1 point for each organelle)
 Missing a label or number on an organelle (deduct 1 point for each label)
 Organelle is mislabeled (deduct 1 point for each mistake)
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Missing a accurate description for each organelle function or Illustration on the
model or key (deduct 1 point for each organelle)
No name on project (deduct 2 points)
Plant cell is not square (deduct 10 points) OR animal is not circular (10 points)
Project is sloppy (deduct up to 15 points)
Project is late (deducted: 10 points per day)
Project is not three-dimensional (deduct 10 points
Remember: Your project grade is worth 60 points total. It is intended to help you better
understand the cell and improve your grade. Please take this seriously and turn it in on
time.