THE CELL PROJECT DUE DATE IS FEBRUARY 18th

The cell is vitally important to all living things.  To further your understanding of the cell’s structure and function, you will complete ONE of the following projects. Be prepared to describe your work to the class on the day the project is due.  Your three (3) options are detailed below:

 

OPTION ONE:  Cell Analogies* Collage

An analogy* is a comparison between two things that are similar in some way and often used to help explain something or make it easier to understand.

For this project, you will need poster board, colored pictures from magazines or computer-generated and markers/pens/crayons.

Step 1:  Complete the Cell Function Worksheet. Do research to find out the function (or main job) each structure has in the cell. (Read your textbook, use the internet, or use class notes.) This worksheet is part of the Project Requirements and will be submitted along with your project.

Step 2:  Choose which type of cell you want to explore.  Make sure to identify your cell as either a plant cell or an animal cell. Draw your cell in the center of the poster board and include only those structures that are found in the type of cell you have selected.

Step 3:  Find a magazine or newspaper picture of an everyday object that has a similar function (or use) as each cell structure. Then, write an analogy to show the similarity between the cell organelle and the everyday object.  Be sure to explain the reasoning behind your analogies.

[EX: If you think the Golgi Apparatus is like the post office, find a photo/drawing of a post office.The Golgi Apparatus is like a post office because it sorts and packages protein for delivery just like a post office packages, sorts and delivers mail.]

Step 4:  Paste the pictures of everyday objects along the edges of the poster board.  Label each picture with your neatly written analogy and make a pointer to the organelle in your cell drawing. 

Step 5:  Be certain to show at least 15 analogies/organelles. 

OPTION TWO:  Design /Create a T-Shirt

For this project, you will need a T-shirt, fabric paints, puff paints, scraps of fabric, beads, ribbon, etc.

Step 1:  Complete the Cell Function Worksheet. Do research to find out the function (or main job) each structure has in the cell. (Read your textbook, use the internet, or use class notes.) This worksheet is part of the Project Requirements and will be submitted along with your project.

Step 2:  Choose which type of cell you want to explore.  Make sure to identify your cell as either a plant cell or an animal cell. Use whatever materials you like (fabric paints, puff paints, scraps of fabric, beads, ribbon, etc), but absolutely no edible materials may be used (NO food or candy items). Be creative!!! Make sure the drawing is large enough to show the organelles clearly.

Step 3: The organelles should be identified directly on the shirt with the functions listed either on the front or back of the shirt. ORGANELLE IDENTIFICATION AND FUNCTIONS MUST APPEAR ON THE SHIRT!! NOTE: You may NOT use a computer–generated photo to make an iron-on decal for your T-shirt – the shirt must be an original and designed by you!  Be creative! 

Step 4:  Be certain to show at least 10 organelles.   

OPTION THREE:  THE CELL GAME

For this project, you will need non – edible materials such as Styrofoam, wood, poster board, colored pictures from magazines or computer-generated, markers/pens/crayons, token pieces, dice etc.

Step 1:  Complete the Cell Function Worksheet. Do research to find out the function (or main job) each structure has in the cell. (Read your textbook, use the internet, or use class notes.) This worksheet is part of the Project Requirements and will be submitted along with your project.

Step 2: Decide on what kind of game you wish to create. Wikipedia has a list of every board game that currently exists. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_board_games  Remember, not all games need a board but many do. There are a variety of ways that you can construct your game board. Be creative!!!

Step 3: Your game should include questions on both plant as well as animal cells. Then you will need to decide how each person gets to answer a question. Be certain that questions cover at least 15 organelles. You should also have general questions about plant and animal cells.

Step 4:  Decide on the rules. Will the player role dice and move ahead a certain number of spaces? If a player correctly answers a question, will they get to go again? If their answer is incorrect, what happens?  How do you win the game? Make sure to have a written copy of the rules.

GRADING POLICY: You will be graded by a rubric which will include the following:

Worth up to 10 points	Follow directions for the chosen project AND present on DUE DATE
Worth up to 15 points	Organelles are correct and realistic in shape and size for chosen cell
Worth up to 20 points	Accurate description of functions of organelles
Worth up to 20 points	Creativity and Originality of organelles/ cell
Worth up to 20 points	Organization and neatness and completion of Cell Function Worksheet
Worth up to 15 points	Presentation to class

 

THIS IS A MANDATORY PROJECT AND WORTH 100 POINTS.  IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE ASK AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.  THE DUE DATE WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.  IF YOU ARE ABSENT ON THE DUE DATE, YOU SHOULD BE PREPARED TO PRESENT YOUR PROJECT ON THE DAY YOU RETURN TO CLASS.