7th Grade Life Science Cell Project
Date Due: November 20, 2013
Instructions:
You are required to produce a travel brochure that describes a plant or animal cell as
if it were a large exhibit/amusement park. You must accurately
describe/draw/explain at least 8 organelles (attractions) and their functions. Humor
and creativity are strongly encouraged.
You will produce this travel brochure to attract visitors to spend money to visit an
animal or plant cell. You can think of your cell as a huge amusement park, zoo, or even
a mall. The brochure must describe at least 8 “attractions” (organelles or cell
processes) that will “delight and amaze” their potential customers. Brochures will be
evaluated on accuracy of organelle descriptions, design, and creativity.
Using various attractions as inspiration, produce a travel brochure to entice visitors
to take the next exit and visit the “Incredible! Amazing! And Unbelievable!” sights of
an animal or plant cell. For example, tourists might want to “visit the ribosomes,
located just outside the nucleus, and watch as proteins are synthesized right before
your eyes!!!” Or use creative descriptions such as “be sure to visit the Golgi center
inside the gift shop, and have your purchases gift wrapped for you before you leave,”
Use diagrams, maps, illustrations, pictures, etc. to make your brochure accurate and
informative.
You may produce this brochure using a computer program (like Publisher or similar)
but this is not required. Brochures made using construction paper & colored pencils
are equally acceptable. Students may work alone or with a partner, but make sure to
choose wisely when selecting a partner. Be sure to choose someone who is reliable and
not just because they are your friend.
This project is due on or before November 20, 2013. While you will be given some
time in class to do it, work will be required at home. Five points per day will be
deducted from your grade for each day it is late. Please do not lose points needlessly
for being late! Ask for help if you need it. You can see me individually any day during
lunch, contact, etc.
Grading: Your brochure will be graded according to the following point distribution:
Content
Appearance
56 points
20 points
Originality/Creativity
Grammar/Spelling
14 points
10 points