Luscious Cell Models

Edible Cells
Each student will build an edible model of a cell. You need to
choose either a plant cell or an animal cell and then build them with
a variety of food items. You need to label each cell organelle and
present it to the class. In the presentation, you will display your cell
and say what was used for the various parts. At the end of class you
will be able to enjoy your luscious creations. This is worth 49 points
(21 for the write-up and 28 for the cell model).

Cell Organelles
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

Cell Membrane
Cell Wall (plant cell only)
Cytoplasm
Nucleus
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Ribosomes
Mitochondria
Vacuoles
Lysosomes
Golgi bodies
Chloroplasts (plant cell only)

Name(s)______________________________________
Period_________
Date Assigned___________________ Date Due________________

Scoring Rubric For Write Up

Requirement 0-2 point
3-5 points
Neatness and Not typed and Typed, easy
formatting
poorly
to read and
organized
identify most
important
info.
Completenes Few cell parts Most cell
s
are identified parts are
or described
identified and
described
Accuracy
Information
Most
is not correct information is
correct

Requirement
Parts

Procedures:

You may work with a partner, but your partner must

be in the same class period as you.
Each student must do their own write-up.
Label each organelle (toothpicks work well)
Use foods that resemble each organelle
Bring your own utensils to eat and share your cell

Write-up
Your write-up needs to tell the name and the
function of each cell organelle. It must be typed and
ready to turn in with your cell model.

Labeling

Accuracy
Taste

Scoring Rubric for Models

0-2 point
3-5 points
Few
Most
organelles are organelles are
included in
included in
model
model
4 or less
5-7 different
different parts parts are
are labeled
labeled and
easily
identified
Parts do not
Most parts
resemble
resemble
organelles
organelles
Model is
Model is
gross and
edible and
cannot be
tastes pretty
eaten
good

6-7 points
Typed,
Information
is easy to
identify and
read
All cell parts
are identified
and described
All
information is
correct

6-7 points
All organelles
are included
in model
All parts are
labeled and
easily
identified
All parts
resemble
organelles
Model is
edible and
really tasty!!

Write up score:
Model Score:

Total Score: