3D Cell Project: Instructions

1. 3D Cell Model
Assignment

2.  The 3-D Cell Assignment!
 You will individually create a 3-D
animal or plant cell that will
contain all the organelles listed
 It can be edible or non-edible
 Look in the display cases down
the hall for examples of previously
completed assignments
Check out this video of an edible animal cell!

3.  Let’s look at some ANIMAL CELL examples:
Fabric (non-edible)
Candy (edible)
Icing (edible)
Styrofoam examples (non-edible)
Pillow (non-edible)
How to Make a 3D Model of a Cell
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4.  Let’s look at some PLANT CELL examples:
Rice Krispies (edible)
Cake (edible)
Crafts (non-edible)
Plasticine (non-edible)
Styrofoam (non-edible)
How to Make a 3D Model of a Cell
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5.  First, you need to decide on whether to
make an animal cell or plant cell.
Step 1: Animal Cell or Plant Cell?
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6.  Do you want to be able to eat your cell?
 Edible cell models can be eaten, and
are often made with cake, candy, Rice
Krispie Treats or Jell-O.
 Non-edible cell models cannot be
eaten and are often made with craft
supplies like styrofoam, pipe cleaners
and clay.
Step 2: Edible or Non-Edible?
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7.  Your cell needs these parts:
 Animal Cell:
Cell Membrane
Cytoplasm
Nucleus
Golgi Apparatus
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Ribosomes
Mitochondria
Vacuoles
Lysosomes
Step 3: Parts of the Cell
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8.  Plant Cell:
Cell Wall
Cell Membrane
Cytoplasm
Nucleus
Golgi Apparatus
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Ribosomes
Mitochondria
Central Vacuole
Chloroplasts
Step 3: Parts of the Cell
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9.  EDIBLE MATERIALS: Twizzlers, Skittles,
gummy worms, jawbreakers, gum,
pretzels, marshmallows, cereal, cake,
cookies, Jell-O, icing or fondant,
sprinkles, food coloring
 NON-EDIBLE MATERIALS: clay, styrofoam,
beads, yarn, dry noodles, pipe cleaners,
buttons, rubber bands, toothpicks,
construction paper, cardboard
Step 4: Gather Your Materials
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10.  Once you've baked your cake, bought
your styrofoam block or sculpted your
clay foundation, you can build those
beautiful organelles!
 This is where your creativity can really
shine so HAVE FUN and don't forget to
keep a diagram of the organelles
nearby!
Step 5: Build Your Model!
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11.  Having a diagram on hand will ensure that
your cell model is not only super cool to
look at but also scientifically accurate.
 Once all of your organelles are securely
attached to the base of your model, label
your organelles. Toothpicks and stickers
make great labels and they let everyone
know what's what on your cell model.
Step 5: Build Your Model!
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12.  Now you can show off your cell to the
rest of the class (and the school!)
Step 6: Bring it to School
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13.  SEE THE CALENDAR FOR DUE DATES!
DUE DATE