THE CELL – PROJECT



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. All other projects are due on Wednesday, November 29, 2017.

6. Use your imaginations and have fun! Students will be given the entire class period on Tuesday, November 28th for additional time to finish their project. If they choose to use that time, they must have their materials. If you have any questions about materials, please do not hesitate to contact your student’s teacher.

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 301-1500 with the best time for us to reach you.

THANK YOU!

Ms. Crook and Ms. Henderson

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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 points |

|Nucleus 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

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