THE INCREDIBLE CELL – PROJECT
In Science models are used to make complex ideas easier to understand. To demonstrate your knowledge of plant and animal cells you are to construct a model that adheres to the following guidelines.
1. Choose to make a plant or animal cell.
2. The cell must include the following structures:
Plant Cell: cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, vacuole, chloroplasts, rough endoplasmic reticulum, ribosomes, golgi complex, mitochondria
Animal Cell: cell membrane, cytoplasm, cytoskeleton, nucleus, lysosome, vacuole, rough endoplasmic reticulum, ribosomes, golgi complex, mitochondria
3. The choice of medium is open. Students have made play doh or clay models, edible models, styrofoam models, fabric models, mobiles. You should keep in mind that a cell is three dimensional, and the model must reflect that concept.
4. The cell must be identified as plant or animal. Each organelle must be fully labeled with name and function or numbered and identified using a key containing full name and function. Grading rubric is attached.
5. Edible projects are due ______.
All other projects are due on ______.
6. Use your imaginations and have fun! I am available for any questions, but make sure you ask by______so you can work on your project over the weekend.
Date______
Dear Parent,
Your child has been assigned a project for Science Class. In order to
encourage each student to do his or her best work, we are asking for your assistance in
1. Acknowledging the due date.
2. Assistance in obtaining supplies.
3. Discussing their progress on a nightly basis (with them).
If you have any questions, please email your child’s teacher or call 628-3275 with the best time for us to reach you.
THANK YOU!
Mr. Cipollini, Mrs. Maringola, Mrs. Pepin
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I, ______am planning
to make an edible / inedible , animal / plant cell model. The
model is to be completed at home and brought to school on
______–Edible Models
______- Inedible Models
Parent Signature______
Name ______Date ______Science _____
Grading Rubric for the Incredible Cell - Project
Animal Cell Plant Cell
Cell Membrane 4 points / Cell Wall 4 pointsNucleus 4 / Cell Membrane 4
Cytoplasm 4 / Nucleus 4
Endoplasmic reticulum 4 / Cytoplasm 4
Golgi Complex 4 / Endoplasmic reticulum 4
Ribosomes 4 / Golgi Complex 4
Mitochondria 4 / Ribosomes 4
Vacuole 4 / Mitochondria 4
Lysosomes 4 / Chloroplasts 4
Cytoskeleton 4 / Vacuole 4
TOTAL (for organelles) 40 points ______
Name is on front of the project 5 points ______
Cell title identifies plant or animal cell 10 points ______
Model is a 3-dimensional representation of a cell 15 points ______
(including organelles)
Organelles are correctly labeled with name and function) 20 points ______
Model is neatly constructed 10 points ______
**Rubric must be handed in with the project!!
TOTAL (100 possible) ______
Suggested time line for the Incredible Cell Project Dates given in class!
October Talk to Parents
Look online for ideas
Decide what to make (plant or animal cell)
Decide what supplies are needed
Decide when you will get supplies
October Make labels (or key) for model (use rubric to make sure you
remember all of the necessary organelles for your cell)
Check your spelling!
Purchase supplies
Begin to make model if not edible
Plan when you will make the edible model (talk to an adult if you need to use the kitchen)
October Make or finish making model
October Edible Cells are due
October Non-edible cells are due