Name: _____________________________________
Unit 3: Cells
Per. ______
Cell Project
Due Date: ____________
You have three choices to choose from when working on your cell projects. Choose only one of the projects. Read
below to find the guidelines. Everything must be in your own words- plagiarism will result in a 0 project grade.
Option 1: 3D MODEL
You will make a 3D model of either a plant or an animal cell. Using any material you like: bag, shoebox, clay, styrofoam,
etc., you will place the organelles in their appropriate locations. Then make a key describing the name and the function
of each organelle.
Each cell bag must at least include the following:
• Cell wall (if plant cell)
• Nucleus (w/ nucleolus)
• Endoplasmic Reticulum
• Ribosomes
• Vacuoles
• Chloroplasts (if plant cell)
• Cell membrane
• Cytoplasm
• Golgi Bodies
• Mitochondria
• Lysosomes (if animal cell)
Grading:
 Is your name on the front of the project?
 Is the cell type identified? Can we tell if it is a plant or animal cell?
 Are all the organelles included? (10 for plants cells, 9 for animal cells)
 Are all the objects good examples of the plant or animal cell’s organelles?
 Do the parts show a similarity with the parts of a plant or animal cell?
 Are the relationships between the parts shown correctly?
 Is a key included showing the name and function of each organelle?
Option 2: T-SHIRT
Design and create a T-shirt with a picture of a cell on it. Identify the type of cell (plant or animal). Include the
appropriate organelles as listed in Option 1 and label each directly on the shirt with the functions listed either on
the front or back of the shirt. Use fabric paints, puff paints, scraps of fabric, beads, ribbon, or anything else you
would like. You may not find a picture of the cell on the internet and use iron-on paper to attach it to a t-shirt; it
must be designed by you! Be creative!
Grading:
 Is your name on the front of the project?
 Is the cell type identified? Can we tell if it is a plant or animal cell?
 Are all the organelles included? (10 for plants cells, 9 for animal cells)
 Are all the objects/drawings good examples of the plant or animal cell’s organelles?
 Do the parts show a similarity with the parts of a plant or animal cell?
 Are the relationships between the parts shown correctly?
 Are the functions listed correctly?
Option 3: POSTER (GLOGSTER)
You will create a poster using glogster.com on either a plant or an animal cell. Include the organelles listed in
Option 1. A picture and a description for each organelle must be included.
Grading:
 Is your name on the front of the project?
 Is the cell type identified? Can we tell if it is a plant or animal cell?
 Are all the organelles included? (10 for plants cells, 9 for animal cells)
 Are there correct pictures of each organelle?
 Are the functions of each organelle listed correctly?
Option 4: CELL STORY
You will create a story describing the adventure inside a cell.
1. Describe the setting of your story. How did your character get into the cell? What is the surrounding like?
2. What is happening to the characters? Develop the plot.
3. Continue the adventure. How are they traveling around? What are they seeing around them? Include each
organelle’s function and how they interact with one another.
4. Resolve the adventure. How do they leave? What did they learn?
Grading:
 Is your name on the front of the project?
 Is the cell type identified? Can we tell if it is a plant or animal cell?
 Are all the organelles included? (10 for plants cells, 9 for animal cells)
 Are all the objects good examples of the plant or animal cell’s organelles?
 Do the parts show a similarity with the parts of a plant or animal cell?
 Are the relationships between the parts shown correctly?
 Is a key included showing the name and function of each organelle?
Option 5: CELL ANALOGY TRADING CARDS
Similar to the cell vs. city analogy, you are to create an example in which you can compare a cell to. You cannot use the
city analogy since it has already been used in class. Use Microsoft Word or www.bighugelabs.com to make each card.
The trading card should include:
On the front: name of organelle, picture of the organelle, and its function.
On the back: picture of something that has similar use or function, explanation of the analogy, and your name.
Your cards must at least include all 11 organelles listed in Option 1.
Grading:
 Is your name on each card?
 Is the cell type (plant or animal) identified for each card?
 Do the parts show a relationship and similarity with the parts of a plant or animal cell?
 Are all the organelles included?
 Are all the analogies good examples of the organelles?
 Did you explain why that analogy was chosen?
Example of Analogy:
Name of Analogy: Cell vs. School
Organelle
Function
Analogy Chosen
Why?
Nucleus
Control center of the cell
Principal
The Principal is the center of
the school. She controls the
school and sends out
information.
Rubric for Cell Project
Category
A
B
C
D
F
Inc.
Followed directions for
the chosen project
10
8
7
6
5
0
Correct organelles are
depicted for chosen cell
Correct description of
functions of organelles
30
25
23
20
15
0
30
25
23
20
15
0
Organization and
neatness
Creativity and appeal
15
13
11
9
8
0
15
13
11
9
8
0
Total points earned: