THE INCREDIBLE CELL – PROJECT
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:
Plant Cell: cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, vacuole, chloroplasts,
rough endoplasmic reticulum, ribosomes, golgi complex, mitochondria
Animal Cell: cell membrane, cytoplasm, cytoskeleton, nucleus, lysosome,
vacuole, rough endoplasmic reticulum, ribosomes, golgi complex, mitochondria
3. The choice of medium is open. Students have made play doh or clay models, edible
models, styrofoam models, fabric models, mobiles. You should keep in mind that a cell
is three dimensional, and the model must reflect that concept.
4. The cell must be identified as plant or animal. Each organelle must be fully labeled
with name and function or numbered and identified using a key containing full name
and function. Grading rubric is attached.
5. Edible projects are due ____________________________________.
All other projects are due on __________________________________.
6. Use your imaginations and have fun! I am available for any questions, but make
sure you ask by____________________ so you can work on your project over the
weekend.
Date_____________________________
Dear Parent,
Your child has been assigned a project for Science Class. In order to
encourage each student to do his or her best work, we are asking for your
assistance in
1. Acknowledging the due date.
2. Assistance in obtaining supplies.
3. Discussing their progress on a nightly basis (with them).
If you have any questions, please email your child’s teacher or call 628-3275 with the
best time for us to reach you.
THANK YOU!
Mr. Cipollini, Mrs. Maringola, Mrs. Pepin
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I, _____________________________________________ am planning
to make an edible / inedible , animal / plant cell model.
The
model is to be completed at home and brought to school on
_______________________________________ –Edible Models
_______________________________________ - Inedible Models
Parent Signature____________________________________________
Name _________________________________Date __________ Science _____
Grading Rubric for the Incredible Cell - Project
Animal Cell
Cell Membrane
Nucleus
Cytoplasm
Endoplasmic reticulum
Golgi Complex
Ribosomes
Mitochondria
Vacuole
Lysosomes
Cytoskeleton
TOTAL
Plant Cell
4 points
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Cell Wall
Cell Membrane
Nucleus
Cytoplasm
Endoplasmic reticulum
Golgi Complex
Ribosomes
Mitochondria
Chloroplasts
Vacuole
(for organelles)
4 points
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
40 points ______
Name is on front of the project
5 points ______
Cell title identifies plant or animal cell
10 points ______
Model is a 3-dimensional representation of a cell
(including organelles)
15 points ______
Organelles are correctly labeled with name and function) 20 points ______
Model is neatly constructed
10 points ______
**Rubric must be handed in with the project!!
TOTAL (100 possible)
__________
Suggested time line for the Incredible Cell Project Dates given in class!
October
Talk to Parents
Look online for ideas
Decide what to make (plant or animal cell)
Decide what supplies are needed
Decide when you will get supplies
October
Make labels (or key) for model (use rubric to make sure you
remember all of the necessary organelles for your cell)
Check your spelling!
Purchase supplies
Begin to make model if not edible
Plan when you will make the edible model (talk to an adult if you need
to use the kitchen)
October
Make or finish making model
October
Edible Cells are due
October
Non-edible cells are due