Assignment: Cell Analogy

NGSS BIO-A (TRI 2 22-23)
2022-12-05T02:39:54Z

Due: Jan 6, 2023 by 11:59pm

The cell can be compared to many different things based on the functions of its parts and how those parts work together to create a functional system. It is your job to create an analogy of a cell by choosing a theme and showing how all of the cell parts work within this theme. You may work either by yourself, or with one other person. You will create your cell analogy on paper.

Cell Part | Main Function
Cell Membrane | gate keeper (controls what goes in and out of the cell)
Cytoplasm | space inside the cell for all reactions to happen
Nucleus | control center of the cell; instructs the cell how to function
Chromosome | "blueprints" or instructions to make the cell; DNA
Golgi Body | packages and ships materials out of the cell
Endoplasmic Reticulum | transports materials with in the cell; helps make membranes
Ribosome | constructs protein (links together amino acids)
Lysosome | digests food and recycles old parts
Vacuole | stores food and water
Mitochondria | powerhouse; creates usable energy (ATP)
EXTRA CREDIT: | All structures above, plus
Chloroplast | converts solar energy into chemical energy (photosynthesis)
Cell Wall | extra protection (solid, more rigid structure)

Rubric: Each cell part is graded on the rubric below. For a total of 30 points.

Criteria | Points (Per cell part)
The cell part and "theme" part accurately match in both main function AND overall theme. AND Colored. | 3 points
The cell part and "theme" part accurately matches in main function BUT NOT overall theme. | 2 points
The cell part and "theme" part accurately match in overall theme BUT NOT main function. | 1 point
The cell part and "theme" part are MISSING or INCOMPLETE | 0 points

The cell can be compared to many different things based on the functions of its parts and how those parts work together to create a functional system. It is your job to create an analogy of a cell by choosing a theme and showing how all of the cell parts work within this theme. You may work either by yourself, or with one other person. You will create your cell analogy on paper.

Cell Part | Main Function
Cell Membrane | gate keeper (controls what goes in and out of the cell)
Cytoplasm | space inside the cell for all reactions to happen
Nucleus | control center of the cell; instructs the cell how to function
Chromosome | "blueprints" or instructions to make the cell; DNA
Golgi Body | packages and ships materials out of the cell
Endoplasmic Reticulum | transports materials with in the cell; helps make membranes
Ribosome | constructs protein (links together amino acids)
Lysosome | digests food and recycles old parts
Vacuole | stores food and water
Mitochondria | powerhouse; creates usable energy (ATP)
EXTRA CREDIT: | All structures above, plus
Chloroplast | converts solar energy into chemical energy (photosynthesis)
Cell Wall | extra protection (solid, more rigid structure)

Rubric: Each cell part is graded on the rubric below. For a total of 30 points.

Criteria | Points (Per cell part)
The cell part and "theme" part accurately match in both main function AND overall theme. AND Colored. | 3 points
The cell part and "theme" part accurately matches in main function BUT NOT overall theme. | 2 points
The cell part and "theme" part accurately match in overall theme BUT NOT main function. | 1 point
The cell part and "theme" part are MISSING or INCOMPLETE | 0 points