Criteria

Name:__________

Scientific
Knowledge

Explanation of
the function of
cell and all 8
cell processes.
Indicates a
clear and
accurate
understanding.
Good flow for
story and
explains all 8
cell processes.

Explanation of
the function of
cell and 7 cell
processes.
Indicates a
understanding.

Explanation of
the function of
cell and 6 cell
processes.

Explanation of
the function of
cell and 5 or
less cell
processes.

Explanation of
the function of
cell.

Good flow for

story and
explains 7 cell
processes.

Bad flow for

story.

No flow for
story

Illustration

There is a
correct
illustration for 8
cell processes.

There is a
correct
illustration for 7
cell processes.

Not very good

flow for story
and explains 6
or less cell
processes.
There is a
correct
illustration for 6
cell processes.

There is a
correct
illustration for 5
cell processes.

There is a
correct
illustration for 4
or less cell
processes.

Construction of
Book

Great care was

taken in the design
and construction of
the cell book so
that it is attractive
with limited
spelling errors

Construction was
careful and
accurate for the
most part, but has
a few spelling
errors

Construction was
carefully but many
spelling errors

Construction
appears careless
and there are
many spelling
errors. Needs
refinement for a
more attractive
project

Story

Guiding Question- What are cells and how do they work?

Give examples of the following processes and the organelles they occur in. Make sure you make
a story that explains them well enough for an elementary student to understand.
1) Cell membrane and the importance of cell transport across the membrane.
2) Mitochondria and Cellular Respiration.
3) Chloroplast and Photosynthesis.
4) Nucleus and DNA
5) Endoplasmic Reticulum and protein transport
6) Ribosomes and Protein Synthesis
7) Golgi apparatus and Protein packaging
8) Lysosome and degrading wastes in the cell

Ideas- You can use a specific cell like a neuron, blood cell, organ cell, etc. or you can create a
story involving characters.

Hints- Be sure to explain the importance of cells and why it is important to learn about them and
how they function.