Name _________________________________________ Date _______________
Cell Project
Options
Project is due:
_____________
So you know all about cells/cell organelles and how they work? Prove it! Below are two
options of cell projects for you to complete. Read the description of each and choose
one you would like to complete. Remember, projects count as 200 pts of your grade.
Make sure you complete the project and turn it in on time to get maximum points. Each
project has a specific rubric that will be used to determine your grade.
For all of these projects  BE CREATIVE! Have fun with this! 
Option #1 - 3D Cell Model – Create a 3-Dimentional
model of either a plant or animal cell.
I. Your model must clearly show each organelle (cell
part) that we learned about in class (make sure you
show the correct ones…plant and animal cells have
some differences in their organelles!)
II. You can use any materials you like to create your
model, as long as is it big enough to show detail, yet
small enough to carry it to school.
III. Your materials should resemble each cell part (if
they don’t try doing things like painting/coloring
them or modifying the part in other ways)
IV. You must also have a key/legend explaining what
each cell part does (number or label each organelle
and use that for
your key)
V. Possible materials
to use: Styrofoam,
playdough, clay,
beads, dry
pasta…the sky’s
the limit!
VI. Try using a variety of materials to keep it looking
interesting! (Disclaimer: You may not use peanuts
due to possible allergies)
**Note: if you would like to stay after school to work on
this (Tues-Thurs), I will supply hot glue guns. You must
bring in the parts to make the cell. Just let me know in
advance that you want to stay after.
Option #2 - Cell Song/Rap – Create an informational song or rap about either an
animal or plant cells
I. You can set your song or rap to the tune of an
existing song, or you could even write your OWN.
II. Explain about each of the organelles and what they
do
III. You will provide me with a copy of the lyrics.
IV. You can perform your song/rap live in class, or
record it (and put it on DVD).
V. You will have the option of showing it to the whole
class or just to myself. If you are performing in class,
you must show me your lyrics before your performance.
**Note: this could be done individually or with one other person. If you work with a
partner, I need to see both people have an equal part in the performance.
Option #3 – Cell T-shirt - Design and create a T-shirt
with a picture of a cell on it.
I. Identify the type of cell (plant or animal).
II. Include the correct organelles for your cell
(remember, plant and animals have some
differences in their organelles!)
III. Label each organelle directly on the shirt with
the functions listed either on the front or back of
the shirt.
IV. You may not find a picture of the cell on the
internet and use iron-on paper to attach it to a tshirt
Animal
Cell
**Hint: When using fabric paint or puffy paint, but
something flat under the shirt (like cardboard from a
cardboard box)
List of Organelles:
Cell Membrane, Nucleus, Cytoplasm,
Mitochondria, Endoplasmic Reticulum, Vacuole, Cell wall, Chloroplast
*Remember that some organelles are found in only one type of cell
*You must find and include the functions of all organelles in your project
Work Hard, Work Smart, Be Creative!
More info at: www.MsAScienceOnline.weebly.com