3D Cell Project
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to make a 3D model of a cell in order to better understand the
parts and workings of a cell. Using household items make a three-dimensional model of a plant or
animal cell that meets the criteria listed below. (Sample items: cereal, balloons, gummi worms, mints,
fruit slices, dried fruit, matches, gum balls, peanuts, rope licorice, jelly beans, sesame seeds, other
candies, toothpicks. Craft packages also may work: clay, beads, pipecleaners..etc)
Each model must include all of the following organelles:
Cell wall
Ribosomes
Cell membrane
Mitochondria
Nucleus
Vacuoles
Cytoplasm
Lysosomes
Endoplasmic Reticulum( rough and smooth)
Nucleolus
centriole
Chloroplasts
golgi body
Chromosomes
nuclear membrane
cytoskeleon
Choose what type of cell you will build, a typical plant or animal cell. Include this label somewhere on
your mode
Grading:
Grades will be based on the following questions:
Is your name on the project?
Is the cell type identified? Tell if it is a plant or animal cell.
Is the model a 3-D representation of a plant or animal cell?
Are all the organelles included ?
Are the organelles correctly labeled? Each organelle must be labeled with its
name and function. You may label each organelle or use a key.
Are the relationships between the parts (if any) shown correctly? Are the
ribosomes on the endoplasmic reticulum? Is the endoplasmic reticulum
near the nucleus?
Are the materials acceptable?
Example of label:
Mitochondria
Powerhouse of the cell
PROJECT DUE:
_______Tuesday 11/29________________________