We have been studying the building blocks of our bodies, and the fact that all living
things have cells. For this science project you will be making a 3 dimensional model of a
cell and its organelles (cell parts). There are two parts to this project: the model and the
Key/Legend
CELL MODEL
Listed below are the items you will need to assemble your cell model. An example can
be found in our classroom.
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A clear glass jar with a tight fitting lid (example: med. sized jelly jar)
Water or other clear liquid
Items that resemble: a Nucleus, Mitochondria, Vacuoles, Cytoplasm (clear
liquid), Cell Membrane (glass jar), Nucleolus, Endoplasmic Reticulum, Ribosomes,
Golgi Bodies, Lysosomes. Many of these items can be found around the house.
Use your science text book and the web site I have provided below. You may
also choose to find other web sites to guide you.
Key/Legend
 FRONT COVER
Make a drawing of a cell and label each part of the cell organelles represented in your
model. I will provide the paper.
 INSIDE KEY/LEGEND
You must also have a colored key of your cell organelles with a brief description of what
each organelle does. The drawing should represent the organelles in your model.
If you have access to the web, search “Animal Cell” and you will come up with plenty of good
information, but here is one that I found particularly helpful:
http://www.cellsalive.com/cells/cell_model.htm
Assemble your cell at home and bring it to school on September 9th I would be happy to fill it
up with water (the cytoplasm) once it’s here, if that makes it easier. Please do not use food
items in your model (they cloud the water and corrode/dissolve/mold). Use your imagination
and have fun!
Student Name
Due Date
Parent Signature
You have a colored and labeled diagram on the
cover of the key
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10 organelles are visible in the model
___ /10
You have a colored sketch of each organelle
___ /10
You have a description of what each organelle does
___ /10
Your work was done neatly
___ / 5
Your spelling is correct
___ / 5
Total Points Possible
___ /50