Cell Analogy Performance Task Assessment
Parent Communique
To gain better understanding of the functions of each cell part and process, you will
be constructing a cell analogy poster. In this poster you will relate the PLANT
CELL to another system we see in everyday life. Examples would be a school, castle,
factory, ocean, etc. Each structure within the cell will also have to relate to
something within the system chosen.
You will have one 80 minute class period to come up with your analogy and design
your poster. You will not be able to use your Chromebook. The teacher will provide
you with one large sheet of construction paper.
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EXAMPLE:
If the PLANT CELL was like a KINGDOM then…
the…
would
be…
because…
Nucleus
The
castle
The nucleus controls the cell’s functions and contains DNA.
The castle controls the kingdom and contains the queen.
DNA
The
Queen
DNA contains the instructions (or roadmap) for making the
cell produce what it needs, which repair the cell and drive
cell processes. The queen’s brain contains all the
information needed to make decisions to run the kingdom.
Ribosomes
The
artisans
The artisans make and build items such as: carts, houses,
and bread that are necessary for the kingdom to function.
In the same way, ribosomes in the cell make proteins to
repair the cell and enzymes to control cellular reactions.
Then, this text will then need to be made into a poster illustrating the kingdom
with a castle, a queen, and artisans, etc.
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The student will design a metaphor comparison between a PLANT cell and an object
of his/her choice. The metaphor must contain all the structures found in a plant
and animal cell. These include the following:
1. cell membrane
2. nucleus
3.cytoplasm
4. DNA (hereditary material, genetic material)
5. vacuoles
6. mitochondria
7. ribosomes
Cell Analogy Performance Task Assessment
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8. cell wall
9. chloroplasts
1. Your analogy must contain drawing of plant cell and drawing of the object of
your choice, showing the comparisons between the two
2. The cell organelle and part being compared to must be labeled on each
drawing.
3. Your poster must be done on white construction paper.
4. Your poster must be detailed and colored.
5. The student will use the “If a cell is like a ______” graphic organizer to help
you plan and explain how each part labeled on the visual compares.
Checklist:
1. ____ Nine (9) cell organelles are included on the poster and your title tells
the system you are comparing them to.
2. ____ The part of the analogy that corresponds to each cell organelle is
logical
3. ____ The visual is colored
4. ____ The visual is neat
5. ____ The structures are labeled
6. ____ The visual and all paperwork have your name on them
7. ____ The graphic organizer (pg. 2) is filled out for all cell parts (scroll
down)
8. ____ An explanation is given for each part to explain how it relates to the
analogy
Grading Rubric
1
Beginning
2
Developing
3
Meets
4
Exceeds
Drawing of Plant
Cell: Cell and
organelles
correctly drawn,
colored and
labeled.
Missing labels
on most or all
organelles or
cell drawing is
missing
Missing 2-3
organelles
Missing one
organelle
All
organelles
included
and spelled
correctly
Drawing of Cell
Analogy:
4 or less are
present,
relevant and
created with
care,
or some are
present and
relevant, but
need more
polish, color,
5-7 are
present,
relevant
and created
with care,
or most are
present
and
relevant,
but need
8 are present,
relevant and
created with
care,
or all are
present and
relevant but
need more
polish, color,
etc.
All 9 are
present,
relevant,
and created
with care.
Cell Analogy Performance Task Assessment
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etc.
more
polish,
color, etc.
Cell Analogies:
Few analogy
relationships are
strong and
well stated,
and/or most
analogies show
lack of
understanding of organelle
functions
or multiple
analogies are
missing.
Some
analogy
relationship
s are
strong
and well
stated,
and/or
some
analogies
are
somewhat
off,
logically, or
some
analogies
are
missing.
Most analogy
relationships are
strong and
well stated, or
one missing, or
few analogies
could be
stronger.
All cell
analogy
relationship
s are
strong,
relevant,
and well
stated.
Overall Neatness,
Quality, and
Organization
Neatness has
affected quality
of your work
and makes it
difficult for
audience to
understand;
and/or
directions not
followed.
Many errors in
grammar and/or
mechanics.
Somewhat
neat. More
effort could
have been
made.
Somewhat
difficult for
audience to
understand
.
Several
errors in
grammar
and/or
mechanics.
Neat and easy
for audience to
understand.
Few errors in
grammar and/or
mechanics.
Very neat,
well
organized
for clarity
and
exhibits
high quality
work.
No errors
in grammar
and/or
mechanics.
Spelling/
Grammar:
(You can use your
notes from class.
NO SPECIAL
NOTES FROM
HOME WILL BE
ALLOWED)
Total score divided by 5 = grade.
A score with .60 or above will be rounded up.
A score with .50 or below will be rounded down.