Cell Model Project IB
Cell Model Project IB
Cell Model Project IB
Problem: How do you effectively communicate the structures, processes, and systems that organize life on a cellular level in way that seventh graders can understand? In groups of 2, Students will construct neat and organized models of a plant and an animal cell. Options for model ideas are found on the back of this packet. Both the plant and animal cell must be created in the same style. So if you decide to make a plant cake, then the animal cell must also be in cake form. Students will design and label their cells and Identify the following organelles, give them a nickname, and their functions: Mitochondria Nucleus Ribosome Endoplasmic Reticulum Vacuole (plant and animal) Chloroplast (plant) Golgi Body Cell membrane and/or Cell Wall Cytoplasm
Basic research will be done together in class. Students will keep a design brief that documents their development of the model. Life Science Essential Knowledge All living things are composed of cells. a) Cells have structure and component parts (organelles) b) Plant and animal cells have similarities and differences; Living things show patterns of cellular organization. a) Life is organized into cells, tissues, organs, and systems. b) These systems perform essential life functions (respiration, removal of wastes, growth, reproduction, digestion, and cellular transport). Technology Essential Knowledge o A system can include processes as well as things. o Thinking about things as systems means looking for how every part relates to others. o Any system is usually connected to other systems, both internally and externally. o Models are often used to think about processes that happen on too small a scale to observe directly.
Assessment (Grades) Students will be assessed in both Science and Technology for this project. For Science, students projects will be judged for their achievement in Criteria B (Communication in Science) and C (Scientific Knowledge and Concepts). For Technology, students design folders will be judged for the achievement in Criteria A. Self Assessment 1. Have I researched, designed, planned, and created o a working model that communicates clearly and effectively o what the organelles looks like o what theyre called o what they do (function) o how they works (process) o how they relate to other organelles (internal system) o and the world beyond themselves (larger systems/ functions/ processes) 2. Did I consider and choose materials or technology that communicates using o color, texture, shape, contrast o movement o depth (3 dimensional) o scale (relative sizes)