Assignment: Cell Analogy

2022-23 Tri -3 NGSS BIO-A
2023-04-14T20:54:29Z

Due: Apr 23, 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 will create your cell analogy on poster paper.

Cell Part | Main Function
Cell Membrane | gatekeeper (controls what goes in and out of the cell)
Cytoplasm | space inside the cell for all reactions to happen
Nucleus | the 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 within 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 both the main function AND overall theme. AND Colored. | 3 points
The cell part and "theme" part accurately match in the main function BUT NOT the overall theme. | 2 points
The cell part and "theme" part accurately match in overall theme BUT NOT the 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 will create your cell analogy on poster paper.

Cell Part | Main Function
Cell Membrane | gatekeeper (controls what goes in and out of the cell)
Cytoplasm | space inside the cell for all reactions to happen
Nucleus | the 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 within 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 both the main function AND overall theme. AND Colored. | 3 points
The cell part and "theme" part accurately match in the main function BUT NOT the overall theme. | 2 points
The cell part and "theme" part accurately match in overall theme BUT NOT the main function. | 1 point
The cell part and "theme" part are MISSING or INCOMPLETE | 0 points