Overview
In Chapter 4 we learned about cell organelles, let’s have a little fun with them!
Remember, an organelle is a specialized structure inside a cell that has a specific job to help the cell function. Prokaryotic cells have one type of non-membrane bound organelle, ribosomes, but that’s it. Eukaryotic cells on the other hand (the ones that make up humans! And all organisms that fall in the Eukarya Domain) have all sorts of organelles!
For this activity, pick ONE ORGANELLE and create your own model of it using whatever you have around the house. Get creative! You could use yarn, food, paper, Legos, craft supplies, recycled materials, or even draw your organelle. The more creative, the better (ie. the more points).
Once you’re finished constructing your organelle:
- Take a picture of your organelle and upload it to your discussion post.
- Tell us which organelle you made.
- Briefly explain what the organelle does and why it is important to the cell.
It doesn't need to be perfect—this is just a fun way to think about cell structures in a different way. I can’t wait to see what you come up with!
Requirements:
- Initial post due Thursday.
- Two replies due Sunday.
Please do not forget to include in-text citations and references (APA format) for all posts and replies. You must also put all information into your own words. Posts will not count towards participation if there are no citations/references, as it constitutes as plagiarism. In Chapter 4 we learned about cell organelles, let’s have a little fun with them!
Remember, an organelle is a specialized structure inside a cell that has a specific job to help the cell function. Prokaryotic cells have one type of non-membrane bound organelle, ribosomes, but that’s it. Eukaryotic cells on the other hand (the ones that make up humans! And all organisms that fall in the Eukarya Domain) have all sorts of organelles!
For this activity, pick ONE ORGANELLE and create your own model of it using whatever you have around the house. Get creative! You could use yarn, food, paper, Legos, craft supplies, recycled materials, or even draw your organelle. The more creative, the better (ie. the more points).
Once you’re finished constructing your organelle:
- Take a picture of your organelle and upload it to your discussion post.
- Tell us which organelle you made.
- Briefly explain what the organelle does and why it is important to the cell.
It doesn't need to be perfect—this is just a fun way to think about cell structures in a different way. I can’t wait to see what you come up with!
Requirements:
- Initial post due Thursday.
- Two replies due Sunday.
Please do not forget to include in-text citations and references (APA format) for all posts and replies. You must also put all information into your own words. Posts will not count towards participation if there are no citations/references, as it constitutes as plagiarism.
Rubrics