Cell Model Project

Cell Model Project

What:

Build something:  In a group of 2-3 students, you will build a 3-D model for a eukaryote cell (pick animal or plant).  Using common household materials, you will represent at least 7 (10 for groups of 3) of the organelles.  You must include the nucleus, mitochondrion, chloroplast (for plants), endoplasmic reticulum, and ribosomes.  The others are up to you.  Choose materials that you feel make a good analogy for the functions and/or characteristics of that organelle.  

Write something:  Number the organelles of your cell and then write an explanation for each part.  The explanations should include:  1)  why you chose that material  2)  how the material suits the characteristics and/or function of the organelle  3)  how the material falls short in representing the organelle.  Be as specific as possible.

When:  

Due on _Monday, October 2, 2017_____

Grading Criteria:

Model evaluated on:

1)  Creativity (5 pts) 2)  Presentation (5 pts)

3)  Accuracy (5 pts)   4)  Enough Organelles and labeled (5 pts)

5)  Writing:  completeness (5 pts) 6)  Writing:  specificity (5 pts)

7)  Writing:  spelling, grammar, clarity (5 pts)

8)  Citation of resources (at least 2 beyond the class materials) (5 pts)

Total = 40 pts