Cell Model Project

Objective: Develop and use a model to describe the function of a cell as a whole and ways parts of cells
contribute to the function.
ATL Skills: Evaluate evidence and arguments
Directions: You will create a model of an animal cell. You may decide whether you want it to be 2-dimensional
or 3-dimensional. For full-credit, you must display all nine organelles or structures in your model, including
labels and a key. Follow the guidelines below to help you with developing your cell model. After completing
your model, you will evaluate the model.
While planning your model, make sure to read the rubric for the task-specific clarifications, to assess
about what level your model will receive for a grade.

This will be assessed using MYP Criterion A (Rubric on the following page)

Guidelines
● Use common materials such as Styrofoam, cardboard, wood, paper, cereal, play-dough, string, buttons,
pipe cleaners, beads, yarn, etc.
● Be creative, you do not need to spend serious money to make this model!
● Do not use jello, edible fruits, vegetables, or anything that will spoil!
● Create a table as a labeling key: number, organelle, & function.
● Make sure all organelles and numbers are securely attached to the model.
● Location of organelles within the cell must be shown correctly.
● Labels and descriptions of organelles must be typed!
● Project should not be larger than a Frisbee in size.
● Prepare a base for your model.
● Put your name and parallel on the base of your model.

Eukaryotic Animal Cell

___ Cell membrane
___ Mitochondria
___ Nucleus
___ Golgi body
___ Endoplasmic reticulum
___ Ribosome
___ Lysosome
___ Cytoplasm
___ DNA
Due Date:
● 10F
● 10G
Criterion A: Knowing and understanding
Achievement Level descriptor
level
0 The student does not reach a standard
identified by any of the descriptors below.
The student is able to:
i. state scientific knowledge
ii. apply scientific knowledge and
1–2
understanding to suggest solutions to
problems set in familiar situations
The student is able to:
i. outline scientific knowledge
ii. apply scientific knowledge and
3–4
understanding to solve problems set in
familiar situations
The student is able to:
i. describe scientific knowledge
ii. apply scientific knowledge and
5–6 understanding to solve problems set in
familiar situations and suggest
solutions to problems set in unfamiliar
situations
The student is able to:
i. explain scientific knowledge
ii. apply scientific knowledge and
understanding to solve problems set in
7–8 familiar and unfamiliar situations
All nine organelles are included and consistently applied throughout the model. The key is effective in
identifying the organelles. Each organelle in the key includes a concise but descriptive function.
Task Specific Clarification
Organelles are represented inconsistently.
Organelles represented in the model are
labeled. The function of the organelle is
stated generically, but does not clarify the
function. Five or fewer organelles are
represented.
Between six and eight organelles are
consistently represented in the model.
Organelles represented in the model are
labeled. Each organelle is defined in their
function using a key or legend. The legend
may or may not be typed.
All nine organelles are consistently displayed
in the model. Organelles represented in the
model are labeled. Each of organelles are
defined in their function using the key or
legend. The key is typed. The model shows
evidence of creativity in representing a
eukaryotic animal cell.
All nine organelles are correctly and
consistently displayed in the model.
Organelles represented in the model are
labeled. Each of organelles are defined in
their function using the key or legend,
explaining the role of that organelle in the
cell. The key is typed. The model shows
creative use in materials to represent a
eukaryotic animal cell.