It is estimated that there are between 50 and 75 trillion cells in the human body.
Cells make up all living things.
Cells need to carry on the same basic functions as we do to sustain life; the
difference is cells do this with much smaller parts. These smaller structures that allow the
cell to function are called organelles – “tiny organs.” Also plant and animal cells have some
similar parts and some parts that are not similar.
The design team of Cells R Us is attempting to create a travel destination that promotes awareness of
cells among the general public. You have been hired as a team of consultants for this project. Think
of destinations like amusement parks, ball parks, zoos, farms, malls, etc., there are certainly more
possibilities than this. In order for your project to be considered by Cells ‘R Us, you must present a 3D
model of your attraction with the following characteristics:
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Cell Structure:
o Identification of the plant or animal cell organelles being displayed, with justification (For
example: The golgi packages secretions. Be sure to visit the Golgi center inside the gift shop,
and have your purchases gift wrapped for you before you leave") and image of the actual
organelle.
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o
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Diffusion, Osmosis and Active Transport
A written explanation with visuals of how materials and people travel to and from your attraction.
Cell Respiration
o A visual representation and explanation of how your attraction obtains energy.
Cells ‘R Us Rubric
Criteria
Excellent (10)
Good (5)
Poor (1)
Contents:
Is the content of the
product well chosen?
Content chosen represents
the best choice for the
product. Graphics are well
chosen and related to
content.
Information or graphics
are related to content, but
are not the best choice for
the product
Information or graphics
presented do not appear
to be related to the topic or
task.
_____ x1
Completeness: Is
everything included in
the product?
10 organelles are
represented, justified and
have images
10 organelles are
represented, but two or
more are missing either a
justification or an image
Less than 10 organelles
represented, or most lack
justification or image
_______
x2
Transport options are
included and well developed.
Transport options are
included, but not very well
explained.
Forgot to include transport
options.
_______x
2
Cell respiration is included
and well explained, along
with its relationship to
photosynthesis
Cell respiration is included
and explained.
Cell respiration? What’s
that?
_______
x2
Correctness: Is all the
information included
correct?
All information in the product
is correct and accurate.
N/A
Any portion of the
information presented in
the product is incorrect.
_______
x3
Creativity: Is the
product original?
Presentation of information
is from a new perspective.
Graphics are original.
Product includes an element
of fun an interest
Presentation of
information is from a new
perspective. Graphics are
not original. Product has
elements of fun and
interest
There is no evidence of
new thought or
perspectives in the
product.
_______
x1
Craftsmanship
Is the model well put
together?
Falling apart
1 year warranty
5 year warranty
_______x
1
Communication: Is the
information in the
product well
communicated?
All the information is neat
and easy to read. Product is
in an appropriate format and
shows significant effort.
Most of the product is neat
and easy to read. Product
is in appropriate format
and shows significant
effort
The product is not neat
and easy to read or the
product is not in the
appropriate format. It does
not show significant effort.
______ x
1