8.6 Cell Model Assignment
The Task:
Create a physical or digital cell model to accurately represent
either a plant or animal cell.
Physical
Digital
3D model, poster,
Powerpoint, webpage,
picture book, popup
prezi, etc
book, etc
Where
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to start? Follow these steps:
Watch weebly video for ideas on models.
Choose either a plant cell or an animal cell.
Create your model, poster, or digital representation of your chosen cell type. It should:
 Contain all the relevant organelles.
 Each organelle should be clearly labelled.
 The organelles should clearly represent the organelle ie the nucleus will not be square.
 A written description of the function of each organelle should be included as either part of
the model or on a separate document. This needs to be in your own words.
Cell Model Rubric
Criterion
Product Presentation
and Creativity

Digital or
physical
representation
of a cell
Cell Understanding

Plant or Animal
Cell
Cell Structure

Relevant
organelles

Labels
Function of Organelles

Written
description
Communication

Used a variety of
resources

Correct spelling
and grammar

In own words
A
Project stands out from
the rest, shows evidence
of considerable effort.
Extremely creative design
with a clever use of
materials not often seen in
most projects.
Excellent understanding of
cell structure shown
through both the physical
and written representation
of a cell and its organelles.
B
Model is neat, with a
creative use of materials
that shows evidence of
organisation, planning and
a thorough effort.
C
Cell model clearly
represents either a plant
or an animal cell.
Minimal creativity used;
project is a poster or basic
2-D model.
D
Model is a generalized cell
with no distinction
between plant and animal
cells.
Thorough understanding
of cell structure shown
through both the physical
and written representation
of a cell and its organelles.
Lack of understanding of
cell structure. Inaccurate
written and physical
representation of a cell.
All relevant organelles and
cell parts are accurately
detailed and clearly
represented. Indicates an
understanding of
specialised cells
Functions of all types of
organelles are correctly
described in detail.
All relevant organelles and
cell parts are clearly
represented with all labels
containing no spelling
errors.
A clear understanding of
the difference between
plant and animal cells.
Accurate written and
physical representation of
a cell.
Most relevant organelles
and cell parts are clearly
recognisable.
Functions of all organelles
represented in the model
correctly summarized.
Functions of organelles in
model contain errors.
Appropriate language used
to communicate relevant
scientific information.
Scientific ideas about a
cell, its structure and
function not presented in a
clear manner.
Scientific information
presented in a clear,
logical and sequential
manner. Correct use of
spelling and grammar.
Functions of all types of
organelles correctly
described with minimal
spelling errors.
Effective presentation of
relevant scientific
information.
Correct use of spelling and
grammar.
An inaccurate
representation of a cell.
Multiple organelles and cell
structures missing or
mislabeled.