Charles D. Owen Middle

Heritage, Growth, and Promise

3D Cell Model Project: 7th Grade Science

Name______________________________________ _______________     Due Date: January 9, 2017         

PURPOSE:  Students will demonstrate an understanding of eukaryotic cells and the names and functions of organelles found in eukaryotic cells.  

1. Select a Eukaryotic cell type. Choose a  plant or animal cell.
   1. Study the organelles of your cell type.
   2. Library sources, your textbook (pages 358-366), and website provided may be of assistance.
   3. Webpage: www.cellsalive.com (Links to an external site.),  or explorelearning.com  > Cell Structure Gizmo
   4. Remember: plant cells are typically “little rooms” and animal cells are usually more round.
2. Create a 3D model to represent the structural components of your cell type- either plant or animal. Remember to keep the sizes of the organelles in proportion to the overall size of the cell.
   1. Options for materials to be used for this model are endless. Examples: pasta, foam, clay, drink boxes, recycled stuff, shoe boxes, Jell-O, candy, cakes, etc.
   2. Remember the rubric: easy to understand, neat in appearance, etc. Select materials wisely.
   3. Materials should “resemble” the organelles when possible.
3. Include the following components in your project (choose animal or plant cell):

A complete project will have all of the following to turn in:

1. Create/build 3D model.
2. Create a key or labeling technique to identify the parts of the cell.
3. Create a chart or table that includes the name and function of each identified organelle.

Extra Credit Options: Add the following components to either cell project for extra credit: nucleolus, chromatin, vesicles, centrioles and others discussed in class. (5 points possible)

 Have Fun!