Name: ___________________________

Cells Review Project

LEARNING TARGETS:
Identify the parts and organelles of both a plant and animal cell.
Distinguish between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.
Contrast structural differences between a plant and animal cell.
Explain the function of organelles found in a typical cell.
Discuss how cell size and shape relates to a cell’s function (job).

DIRECTIONS: Select from the options below, following the requirements for each row. Circle the boxes
that you intend to complete. When you are finished with a box, bring this sheet AND your work to Ms. Dow
to check before moving on to a new box. Have fun and good luck!

Picture: Venn Diagram: Worksheet: Venn Diagram: Puzzle:

Draw, label, and Complete a Venn Complete the Complete a Venn Complete the
Complete 3 color an animal Diagram for Plant “Organelle Diagram for Magic Square
from this row. AND plant cell. vs. Animal cells. Review Table” Eukaryotic vs. puzzle for this
(2 points each) (One on the worksheet. Prokaryotic cells. unit.
 front, one on the
back.)

Flashcards: Outline: Crossword: Flipchart: Quiz:

Make flashcards Write an outline Create a puzzle Create a Design a quiz
Complete 3
for each for all of the (with clues and flipchart that with a separate
from this row.
vocabulary term notes in Unit 3. answer key!) includes each answer key for
(4 points each) in Unit 3. using at least 20 structure found Unit 3.
 vocabulary words. in a typical cell.

Research: Short Essay: Interview: Tour Guide: Song Writer:

What is the Explain why small Conduct an Write an article Write a song with
Theory of pieces of food interview with an about your lyrics that
Endosymbiosis? cook faster than organelle of your travels through a reflect topics
Summarize this larger pieces of choice. Present cell (plant or covered in this
Compete 2 theory as if it the same food. your interview as animal). Present unit. Present your
from this row. was going to be Present your if it was your article as if song as if you
(6 points each) published in a essay as if it was published in a it was published were trying to
 scientific journal. going to be a current events in a travel sell it to a
Be sure to site published in a magazine. Include magazine. Include musical artist for
your source(s) cooking magazine. pictures, too! pictures to entice their next album.
and print out Include diagrams, future travelers.
your research. too!

____________ / 30 points
 Name: ________________________

Cells Review Project

Row 3: Research Rubric
TASK:
What is the Theory of Endosymbiosis? Summarize this theory as if it was going to be published in a
scientific journal. Be sure to site your source(s) and print out your research.

RUBRIC:

CRITERIA POINTS

1. The “Theory of Endosymbiosis” is defined and explained. _______ / 1

2. There are sufficient details that show a thorough

_______ / 1
understanding of the “Theory of Endosymbiosis.”

3. There are at least one or two connections to what we have

_______ / 1
been studying in the Cells unit.

4. The assignment shows creativity and looks as though it

_______ / 1
could be published in a scientific journal.

5. All sources are cited within the assignment. _______ / 1

6. The research is printed out and included with the

_______ / 1
assignment.

TOTAL POINTS _______ / 6

COMMENTS:
 Name: ________________________

Cells Review Project

Row 3: Short Essay Rubric
TASK:
Explain why small pieces of food cook faster than larger pieces of the same food. Present your essay as if
it was going to be published in a cooking magazine. Include pictures, too!

RUBRIC:

CRITERIA POINTS

1. There is a thorough explanation of why smaller pieces of

_______ / 2
food cook faster than larger pieces of the same food.

2. Pictures are included and are related to the content of the

_______ / 1
article.

3. There is a strong connection to what we have studied in

_______ / 2
the Cells unit with specific mention of ratios.

4. The assignment shows creativity and looks as though it

_______ / 1
could be published in a cooking magazine.

TOTAL POINTS _______ / 6

COMMENTS:
 Name: ________________________

Cells Review Project

Row 3: Interview Rubric
TASK:
Conduct an interview with an organelle of your choice. Present your interview as if it was published in a
current events magazine. Include pictures, too!

RUBRIC:

Organelle Chosen: _________________________________

CRITERIA POINTS

1. The function of the organelle and its role in a cell is clearly

_______ / 2
explained.

2. The structure of the organelle is described. _______ / 1

3. Pictures are included and are related to the content of the

_______ / 1
interview.

4. The assignment shows creativity and looks as though it

_______ / 1
could be published in a current events magazine.

5. The format makes it clear that an interview is taking place

_______ / 1
and the reader can follow the conversation easily.

TOTAL POINTS _______ / 6

COMMENTS:
 Name: ________________________

Cells Review Project

Row 3: Tour Guide Rubric
TASK:
Write an article about your travels through a cell (plant or animal). Present your article as if it was
published in a travel magazine. Include pictures, too!

RUBRIC:

Circle One: PLANT CELL ANIMAL CELL

CRITERIA POINTS

1. There are at least eight stops on the trip through the cell. _______ / 1

2. The different parts of the cell encountered are described

_______ / 3
accurately (and present in the correct type of cell).

3. Pictures are included and relevant. _______ / 1

4. The assignment shows creativity and looks as though it

_______ / 1
could be published in a travel magazine.

TOTAL POINTS _______ / 6

COMMENTS:
 Name: ________________________

Cells Review Project

Row 3: Song Writer
TASK:
Write a song with lyrics that reflect topics covered in this unit. Present your song as if you were trying to
sell it to a musical artist for their next album.

RUBRIC:

Circle One: PLANT CELL ANIMAL CELL

CRITERIA POINTS

1. There are at least four topics from the Cells unit covered
_______ / 1
in the lyrics.

2. The different topics in the lyrics are depicted accurately. _______ / 2

3. The assignment is written in a format that could be a song. _______ / 1

4. The lyrics show creativity and thoughtfulness. _______ / 1

5. The song writer makes a compelling argument to potential

musical artists about why their song should be included on _______ / 1
future albums.

TOTAL POINTS _______ / 6

COMMENTS: