Name __________________________________
Pd. _______
Date ____________
Cell Model Project Rubric
Project Goal: To construct a 3-D model of an organelle belonging to a plant, animal cell or
bacteria cell.
Materials: Readily available materials from one’s home should be used.
Creativity with inexpensive items is STRONGLY encouraged. (BE CHEAP!) Moving parts are
FANTASTIC!
Sources to use for research: Student textbook, internet, student resources, school & public
library. All sources must be cited using proper MLA format. Include the actual URL to a website
if you use any.
Cell parts that can be used:
CELL MEMBRANE
NUCLEUS
ROUGH ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM
RIBOSOME(s)
DNA
NUCLEAR MEMBRANE
CHLOROPLASTS
LYSOSOME(s)
CYTOPLASM
CYTOSKELETON
GOLGI APPARATUS
VACUOLE(s)
MITOCHONDRIA
CENTRIOLES
SMOOTH ER
*Not all components will be present in all cell types.
Grading Rubric
Component
Points
Points
Available Earned
10
Typed Keys are provided for each that includes: Model Type, Student’s
name, Date, Class Period, and Bibliography. Name, class and date need
to be easily visible on model also.
Key provides descriptions of the structures shown on the model.
20
Descriptions CANNOT be directly copied from the book.
Models are 3-D. 3-D means 3-D, not flat and not barely raised above a
15
platform. Structures on organelle should be clearly visible and labeled
neatly – typed
Cell and cell structures are accurately represented in the model. Look 15
similar to actual structures. Model needs to be to an enlarged scale from
the actual size (stay consistent in your scaling).
Model is presented neatly. No parts are falling off or missing. Paint and 20
glue are not wet. No food is used in the construction of the model. No
glitter. No Play Doh. No Styrofoam. All words should be typed. Key
should be typed.
Model demonstrates creativity and originality. The use of recycled items 10
is best. Cheap is better. (Styrofoam ball models are not creative and are
not allowed.)
Cell Blueprint page and card with interesting facts and test question 10
are complete and neat.
NO GLITTER
NO STYROFOAM
NO FOOD
NO PLAY DOH