Cell Organelle Project
In order to understand the roles that each organelle plays in a cell we’re going to be doing a
project. In this project we’ll be focusing on the functions of each organelle. The manner you
display your knowledge will be up to you.
Option 1: Cell Brochure
Design a brochure using the cell as an attraction such as an amusement park, carnival, or hotel.
The brochure must include the listed organelles which "delight and amaze" their potential
customers. Humor and creativity are encouraged. Use diagrams to illustrate the features of the
cell.
Option 2: Poems
Write two poems about a cell and its parts. The topics of your poems must include one on the
cell itself and one about organelles. Display your poems in flip-able book and have them neatly
decorated. Different poems can be of any style or type (I Am Poem, Haiku, Acrostic, etc)
Option 3: Cell Collage
Using pictures cut out from magazines or printed from websites, create a cell with
representations of organelles. Include descriptions of each picture explaining the picture and why
you used it. Draw arrows from each of your analogies to the correct write up on your diagram to
create a collage. Creativity is strongly encouraged but, remember to include the real facts about
the cell you choose.
Option 4: Cell Journal Entry
Use your imagination and scientific knowledge of cells and organelles to write an entry on a
normal day in a cell. Be sure to include the listed organelles. Creativity is strongly encouraged
but you must remember to include the real facts about the cell you choose.
Option 5: Physical Representation
Create a physical representation of a cell. Be creative using whatever material: paper, toys, clay,
even food! All organelles must be represented.
Option 6: Campaign Poster
Select an organelle that has the qualifications of leading the entire cell. Convince everyone that
this organelle has the best qualifications by creating a campaign poster or brochure listing its
strengths and abilities to offer the cell.
Option 7:
Must be approved by teacher.
Cell Project Requirements
You must include the following organelles and their functions/analogies:
Cell Organelles:
 Cytoplasm
 Smooth endoplasmic
 *Cell wall
 Golgi apparatus
reticulum
 *Vacuole
 Mitochondria
 Nucleus
 Cell membrane
 Ribosomes
 Rough endoplasmic
 Lysosomes
reticulum
 *Chloroplasts
4
All facts are
accurate. No
information was
withheld
3
All facts are
accurate. Some
information was
missing
2
99-90% of the facts
in the brochure are
accurate. Some
information was
missing
Pictures &
Graphics
Graphics go well
with the text and
there is a good mix
of text and graphics
Visual
Organization
The brochure has
exceptionally
attractive
formatting and
well-organized
information.
Each section in the
brochure has a clear
beginning, middle,
and end.
Graphics go well
with the text, but
there are so many
that they distract
from the text.
The brochure has
attractive
formatting and wellorganized
information.
Graphics go well
with the text, but
there are too few
and the brochure
seems "text-heavy".
The brochure has
well-organized
information
Almost all sections
of the brochure have
a clear beginning,
middle and end.
Most sections of the
brochure have a
clear beginning,
middle and end.
Content –
Accuracy (2x)
Writing
Organization
TOTALS
Notes:
1
Fewer than 90% of
the facts in the
brochure are
accurate or there
was insufficient
amount of
information
Graphics do not go
with the
accompanying text
or appear to be
randomly chosen.
The brochure's
formatting and
organization of
material are
confusing to the
reader.
Less than half of the
sections of the
brochure have a
clear beginning,
middle and end.