Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Cell Project
Due: ___________________________
Objective/Standards Addressed:
Objective:
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
Identify the parts (organelles) of a plant and animal cell
Determine the function of the various parts (organelles) of a plant and animal cell
Standard:
S5L3. Students will diagram and label parts of various cells (plant, animal, single-celled, multi-celled)
a. Use magnifiers such as microscopes or hand lenses to observe cells and their structure.
b. Identify parts of a plant cell (membrane, wall, cytoplasm, nucleus, chloroplasts) and of
animal cell (membrane, cytoplasm, and nucleus) and determine the function of the parts.
c. Explain how cells in multi-celled organisms are similar and different in structure and function
to single-celled organisms.
S5CS5. Students will communicate scientific ideas and activities clearly
b. Make sketches to aid in scientific procedures or ideas
Directions:
For this project you will be making a representation in the form of a diagram or model for an animal and a plant
cell.
 You may choose to model each cell by drawing a 2-D picture, cutting out objects, or making a 3-D model.
This is your opportunity to show your creativity. Your project may be edible or non-edible. If you choose
to make an edible project to be eaten in class, please do not use any peanut products.
 Your representation of organelles must be realistic, similar to the ones seen in class. For example, your
nucleus cannot be square. (This will be graded under the “Organelles Present in Model” criteria of the
rubric). Use the pages in your science textbook pages and the diagrams from class as a reference.
 You will include a description of the job of each organelle with your project.
 Use the attached rubric and checklist as a guideline! The rubric is how your project will be graded.
 Be unique and creative and have fun!
Cell Project Checklist
Standards: S5L3: Students will diagram and label parts of various cells
Criteria/Elements/Performance Indicators
Plant Cell- Organelles: Do I have the parts in my cell and
are they labeled?
 Nucleus
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Chromosome

Cell Membrane

Cell Wall

Cytoplasm
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Chloroplast
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Vacuole

Mitochondria
Animal Cell- Organelles:

Nucleus

Chromosome

Cell Membrane

Cytoplasm

Vacuole

Mitochondria
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Cell Project Rubric
Name: ___________________________________________ Date: _________________
Standard Addressed: S5L3: Students will diagram and label parts of various cells
Criteria
1
Below the
standard
More than
three plant cell
organelles are
missing
2
Approaching
the standard
Three plant cell
organelles are
missing
The size and/or
Has all
shape of more
organelles
than three plant
(parts) of
cell organelles
plant cell
are
appropriately
modeled (size inappropriate
and shape)
The model
Has
does not have
colorfully
any color
and neatly
(black and
modeled a
white/pencil).
plant cell
Labels are
illegible.
The size and/or
shape of three
plant cell
organelles are
inappropriate
4
Exceeds
Score
the standard
Nucleus,
Chromosome,
Cell Membrane, ___/4
Cell Wall,
X4
Cytoplasm,
Chloroplast, and
Mitochondria are
all present and
labeled in plant
cell model.
The size and/or
The size and
shape of one or shape of all plant
two plant cell
cell organelles
___/4
organelles are
are appropriate
X2
inappropriate
The model has
limited color
(only one color
used). Labels
are illegible.
The model has
one or two
colors used.
The labels are
legible.
The Student:
Has all
organelles
(parts)
present and
labeled in
plant cell
model
3
Meets the
standard
One or two
plant cell
organelles are
missing
The model has
three or more
colors use and
the labels are
legible and easy
to read.
__/4