CELLS R US PROJECT

CELLS R US PROJECT
It is estimated that there are between 50 and 75 trillion cells in the human body. Cells
make up all living things.Cells need to carry on the same basic functions as we do to
sustain life; the difference is cells do this with much smaller parts. These smaller
structures that allow the cell to function are called organelles – “tiny organs.” Also plant
and animal cells have some similar parts and some parts that are not similar.
The design team of Cells R Us is attempting to create a travel destination that promotes
awareness of cells among the general public. You have been hired as a team of
consultants for this project. Think of destinations like amusement parks, ball parks,
zoos, farms, malls, etc., there are certainly more possibilities than this. In order for your
project to be considered by Cells r Us, you must present a 3D model of your attraction
with the following characteristics:
The Project should include:

Cell Structure:
o Identification of the plant or animal cell organelles being displayed, with written
justification (For example: The golgi packages secretions. Be sure to visit the Golgi
center inside the gift shop, and have your purchases gift wrapped for you before you
leave" ) and image of the actual organelle.

Diffusion, Osmosis and Active Transport
o A written explanation with visuals of how materials and people travel to and from your
attraction.

o
Cell Respiration
A visual representation and written explanation of how your attraction obtains energy.

Cell Mitosis
o A visual representation and written explanation of how your attraction
grows, reproduces & fixes itself when broken.
Checkpoints: Where do I start???
1. What do you need to know in order to acomplish this task? Head on over to the
learning center. http://mariana68.wix.com/cellsrus#!learning-center/cee5
2. Make a plana. Work on your written explanations of how your destination includes cell
strucuture, diffusion…, cell respiration and cell Mitosis.
b. Work on a sketch of your 3-D model of your destination
3. Createa. A presentation explaining your destination that includes your explanations
b. A model of your destination
Criteria
Excellent (10)
Good (5)
Poor (1)
Contents:
Content chosen
Information or
Information or
_____ x1
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Is the content of the
product well chosen?
represents the best
choice for the product.
Graphics are well
chosen and related to
content.
graphics are related
to content, but are
not the best choice
for the product
graphics presented
do not appear to be
related to the topic or
task.
Completeness: Is
everything included in
the product?
10 organelles are
represented, justified
and have images
10 organelles are
represented, but two
or more are missing
either a justification
or an image
Less than 10
organelles
represented, or most
lack justification or
image
_______
x2
Transport options are
included and well
developed.
Transport options are
included, but not very
well explained.
Forgot to include
transport options.
_______x
2
Cell respiration is
included and well
explained, along with its
relationship to
photosynthesis
Cell respiration is
included and
explained.
Cell respiration?
What’s that?
_______
x2
Mitosis in included and
well explained.
Mitosis is included
and explained.
Mitosis? What is
that?
____ X 2
Correctness: Is all
the information
included correct?
All information in the
product is correct and
accurate.
N/A
Any portion of the
information presented
in the product is
incorrect.
_______
x3
Creativity: Is the
product original?
Presentation of
information is from a
new perspective.
Graphics are original.
Product includes an
element of fun an
interest
Presentation of
information is from a
new perspective.
Graphics are not
original. Product has
elements of fun and
interest
There is no evidence
of new thought or
perspectives in the
product.
_______
x1
Craftsmanship
Is the model well put
together?
5 year warranty
1 year warranty
Falling apart
_______x
1
Communication: Is
the information in the
product well
communicated?
All the information is
neat and easy to read.
Product is in an
appropriate format and
shows significant effort.
Most of the product is
neat and easy to
read. Product is in
appropriate format
and shows significant
effort
The product is not
neat and easy to read
or the product is not
in the appropriate
format. It does not
show significant
effort.
______ x
1
TEAMWORK:
I was a teammate that
listened, was open to
new ideas, was
respectful, courteous &
kind.
Most of the time, I
was a teammate that
listened, was open to
new ideas, was
respectful, courteous
& kind.
I was not a
teammate that
listened, was open to
new ideas, was
respectful, courteous
& kind.
______ x
1