Cells Analogy Mural Project
This project is an opportunity for you to show your understanding of cells. There are two
components: a mural created by your group and a report written by each student.
The Group Task:
1. Create an analogy between a cell with all its parts and organelles, and something in reallife. Analogies to choose from include: a sports team, a city, a house, a factory, or a
vehicle.
2. Make sure that each cell part/organelle has a match in your analogy, meaning that they
have similar roles/jobs.
3. Create a mural that explains/demonstrates how your analogy is like a cell. This product
should:
a. Display how each part of your analogy is like its match in a cell.
b. Use the entire piece of paper.
c. Use a variety of media (magazines, drawings, newspaper, construction paper,
limited text, photos).
d. Have a background that is cohesive.
e. Use your creativity!
4.
Structures to include
 Cell membrane
 Nucleus
 RER
 SER
 Ribosomes
 Mitochondria
 Lysosomes
 Golgi apparatus
 Cytoskeleton
 Plastids or Vacuole
Individual Tasks:
1. Be responsible for a portion of the organelles on the mural.
2. Write a report describing the parts of the mural and why they are like organelles in a
cell.
Resources:
1. You can use the textbook, or any other book that describes cell parts and their
functions.
2. You can use Internet resources to find information about cell parts and their functions. I
have some posted on the class website.
3. You can use your class notes (although they will not be enough alone).
Grading:
Mural
(Content)
Mural
(Work Habits)
Individual Work
(Content)
Beginning
Developing
Accomplished
Exemplary
(6 points for each)
(7 Points for each)
(8 Points for each)
(10 points for each)
One of the
organelles is
missing or the
function is
incorrect.
Includes all organelles
and appropriate
functions.
Three of the
Two of the
organelles is missing or organelles is missing
the function is
or the function is
incorrect.
incorrect.
- Work is completed
on time.
- More than one mural
requirement is not
present.
-Work was not shared
equally
<OR>Group
interactions were not
positive.
- Work is completed
on time.
-More than one
mural requirement is
not present.
-Work was shared
equally.
-Group interactions
were positive.
- Work is completed
on time.
-One mural
requirement is not
present.
-Work was shared
equally.
-Group interactions
were positive.
- Work is completed on
time.
-All mural requirements
are present.
-Work was shared
equally .
-Group interactions
were positive.
- More than one cell
analogy is incorrect.
-Construction follows
standard form.
-Spelling & mechanics
in report are errorfree.
- One cell analogy is
incorrect.
-Construction
follows standard
form.
-Spelling &
mechanics in report
are error-free.
-One cell analogy is
incorrect.
-Construction
follows standard
form.
-Spelling &
mechanics in report
are error-free.
-Cell analogies show
knowledge of function.
-Construction follows
standard form.
-Spelling & mechanics in
report are error-free.
Timeline:
 Wed. through Friday (11/4-11/6) will be in-class days to work on the mural.
 Completed murals must be brought to class on Wednesday, November 11.
 Individual reports are due Friday, November 13.