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6 Cell Model Assignment

The Task:
Create a physical or digital cell model to accurately
represent either a plant or animal cell.
Physical
Digital
3D model, poster,
Powerpoint, webpage,
picture book, popup
prezi, etc
book, etc

Where to start? Follow these steps:

1. Watch weebly video for ideas on models.
2. Choose either a plant cell or an animal cell.
3. Create your model, poster, or digital representation of your chosen cell type. It should:
Contain all the relevant organelles.
Each organelle should be clearly labelled.
A sentence for each organelle should be given explaining their function
The organelles should clearly represent the organelle ie the nucleus will not be
square.
A written description of the function of each organelle should be included as
either part of the model or on a separate document. This needs to be in your
own words.

Cell Model Rubric

Criterion
Product
Presentation and
Creativity
Digital or
physical
representation
of a cell
Cell Understanding
Plant or
Animal Cell

Cell Structure
Relevant
organelles
Labels

Function of
Organelles
Written
description
Communication
Used a variety
of resources
Correct
spelling and
grammar
In own words

A
Project stands out from
the rest, shows
evidence of
considerable effort.
Extremely creative
design with a clever
use of materials not
often seen in most
projects.
Excellent
understanding of cell
structure shown
through both the
physical and written
representation of a cell
and its organelles.
All relevant organelles
and cell parts are
accurately detailed and
clearly represented.
Indicates an
understanding of
specialised cells
Functions of all types of
organelles are correctly
described in detail.
Scientific information
presented in a clear,
logical and sequential
manner. Correct use of
spelling and grammar.

B
Model is neat, with a
creative use of
materials that shows
evidence of
organisation, planning
and a thorough effort.

C
Cell model clearly
represents either a
plant or an animal cell.
Minimal creativity
used; project is a
poster or basic 2-D
model.

D
Model is a generalized
cell with no distinction
between plant and
animal cells.

Thorough
understanding of cell
structure shown
through both the
physical and written
representation of a cell
and its organelles.
All relevant organelles
and cell parts are
clearly represented
with all labels
containing no spelling
errors.

A clear understanding
of the difference
between plant and
animal cells. Accurate
written and physical
representation of a cell.

Lack of understanding
of cell structure.
Inaccurate written and
physical representation
of a cell.

Most relevant
organelles and cell
parts are clearly
recognisable.

An inaccurate
representation of a cell.
Multiple organelles and
cell structures missing
or mislabeled.

Functions of all types of

organelles correctly
described with minimal
spelling errors.
Effective presentation
of relevant scientific
information.
Correct use of spelling
and grammar.

Functions of all
organelles represented
in the model correctly
summarized.
Appropriate language
used to communicate
relevant scientific
information.

Functions of organelles
in model contain
errors.
Scientific ideas about a
cell, its structure and
function not presented
in a clear manner.