Name: _______________________________________________________ Period:_________________
Cell Project!
SB1a: Explain the role of cell organelles for both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, including the
cell membrane, in maintaining homeostasis and cell reproduction.
Directions: Choose a project(s) to complete from the list below. Whatever you choose must add up to
100 points. If you choose to do two 50 point projects, be sure that you address different organelles
between the two (7 on one, six different ones on the other). If you choose to work with a partner, you
must provide evidence of collaboration (one person may not do one 50 point project and the other do
one 50 point project and just stick both names on it). Failure to provide such evidence will result in a 25
point penalty. Be careful to avoid plagiarism! There is plenty of information about organelles and many
of these projects have been done before. Resist any temptation to take a shortcut by using the ideas of
others. Projects will be checked for originality and plagiarized projects will receive a zero.
The organelles are: cell membrane, nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum (smooth and rough),
ribosome, golgi apparatus, lysosome, vacuole, vesicle, centriole and cytoskeleton. Plant cells, also
include chloroplast, cell wall and large central vacuole.
Project Options
Circle the project(s) you will complete.
Cell City - You will design a city made of organelles on a poster board. On the front of your poster board,
include a legend that explains how each organelle is an analogy for each part (or citizen) of your city.
Make sure you analogies are original. Be creative! So long as your analogies are logical, you can’t go
wrong. The buildings in your city may be the organelles themselves, or you can draw actual buildings. If
you choose to draw real buildings, put a picture of the organelle inside of it or next to it. Decide whether
your city represents a plant or animal cell and include all the appropriate organelles.
Point value:
All organelles: 100
Rap, song or commercial - You will create and record an original rap, song or commercial. In your work,
you must describe the structure and function of at least 6 organelles. Be creative and entertaining! Turn
in your lyrics/script with your recording.
Point value:
Six organelles: 50
13 organelles: 100
Story book or comic strip - You will create a book/comic (pictures and words) of any genre (children’s
book, horror story, romance etc.) that is both entertaining and educational (structure and function of
the organelles).
Point value:
Six organelles: 50
13 organelles: 100
Name: _______________________________________________________ Period:_________________
Wanted posters - You will create wanted posters for 6 organelles that display a picture (go beyond
simply printing an image from the internet) and a witty (relating to structure/function) explanation of
their crime. You may bind your 6 posters into a booklet or paste them on a poster board
Point value:
Six organelles: 50
Collage - You will create a large collage of various images of at least 6 organelles. You must also include
images that relate to the organelle or ones that might serve as a good analogy. On the back of the
collage, include the structure and function of each organelle. Create legend so it is clear which pictures
are related to one another (for example: Images of or relating to the mitochondria have a blue dot in the
corner)
Point value:
50 points
Crossword puzzle - Create an original crossword puzzle that includes information about all the
organelles. Be creative! Do not simply list definitions as clues. Include an answer key. If you want to
make it on the computer, try this site: http://worksheets.theteacherscorner.net/make-yourown/crossword/
Point value:
50 points
Riddles or poem - Create a poem or a set of riddles about at least 6 organelles. Include pictures.
Point value:
50 points
Due Date: This project has a tentative due date of 9/23/14
Value: One test grade
Grading rubric to follow soon.