Parts of a Cell Creativity Activity
Name______________________
Turn this chart in with your organelle metaphors assignment.
Organelle
Function
Nickname
Nucleus
Control center/
Management
Cytoplasm
Environment/area
of movement
Cell
Membrane
Gate of the
cell/Protector
Ribosome
Factory / Makes the
system function
Lysosome
Removes things or
breaks them down
(clean up crew)
Endoplasmic
Reticulum
(ER)
Golgi
Apparatus
A Pathway
(shipping)
Transporter/Carrier
Cytoskeleton
Mitochondria
Powerhouse of the
cell / Source of
energy
Its character/role (if
applicable)
Parts of a Cell Creativity Activity
Name:________________
Pick one of the following to create something that describes the organelles and their
function in the cell.
Option 1: Comic Story
Use at least 5 organelles to create and draw a comic story about your organelles.
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Love to draw? Make a comic!
If you want a certain character to represent the organelle, write that character’s name in
the organelle chart under “its character/role”
Make sure that each organelle’s function is described
Option 2: Creative Writing Story
Use at least 7 organelles to write a story using metaphors for the organelles.
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Should be typed, handed-in hardcopy
If you want a certain character to represent the organelle, write that character’s name in
the organelle chart under “its character/role”.
Make sure that each organelle’s function is described
Option 3: Write a rap or a poem
Use all of the organelles above to write a rap or poem.
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Should be typed, handed-in hardcopy
Or send in an audio copy, set to a beat
Other than content, grading will also be based on quality:
1. Neatness
2. Effort
3. Thoroughness
4. Creativity