Tasty Treats - Create A Cell Project
You will be required to construct a model of a plant OR animal cell. All models must be made out of edible materials that will remain fresh at least 3 days without refrigeration. Avoid using materials that have an unpleasant odor or that may be considered offensive!

Each model must include all of the following organelles: cell wall (if plant cell), ribosomes, cell membrane, mitochondria, nucleus, vacuoles, cytoplasm, lysosomes (if animal cell), endoplasmic reticulum, chloroplasts (if plant cell)

Grading:
This project will count as a 100 point test grade. Grades will be based on the following questions:

1) Scientific accuracy
* Is the model labeled with student’s name and type of cell (plant or animal)?
* Are all of the required organelles shown?
* Do the model’s cell structures resemble the actual structures?
* Is each structure labeled with its name & major function(s)?
* Are the relationships between the parts (if any) shown?

2) Construction/Materials
* Is the model neat & organized?
* Is the model sturdy enough to moved around without parts of it falling apart?
* Did you use acceptable materials that can be eaten & will stay fresh for 3 days?
* Is the model a 3-dimensional representation?
* Is the model under 50 centimeters in length on any side?

3) Miscellaneous
* Is the model unique (not copied from someone else)?
* Are the materials unique & original?

You may use the following materials, but they cannot count as part of the cell: container, plastic wrap, paper, or toothpicks. Keep in mind that these projects will be eaten after they have been graded!

BONUS: You could be awarded with a bonus (5 extra credit points) if your project is selected to be the Most Accurate, Most Attractive, or Most Disgusting. Students will vote to decide the winner in each category.

T. Trimpe, 1999