Cell Analogy Project

Biology

Mrs. Neistadt

A Cell as a City

 

City- Cell Analogy Chart  

City Organization Cell Part How it works

     

City Hall Nucleus Controls the activities of the cell

Construction site Ribosomes Creates new materials (proteins)

Transport Company Endoplasmic Reticulum

Moves materials throughout the cell

Waste Disposal Co Lysosome

Breaks down material to move it out of the cell

Power Plant Mitochondria Creates energy for the cell

Storage Tanks VacuolesHolds water for the cell (plant

cells)

Food Processing Plant Chloroplasts

Makes food for the cell through photosynthesis

City Wall/ Fencing

Cell membrane and/or cell wall Protects the cell and controls

    what comes in and out of the cell

Create your own Cell Analogy1. On paper draw your idea for a cell analogy2. Complete the chart that lists your idea with the

appropriate cell parts and how they work3. You may work with a group of 2-34. NO two groups can have the same analogy*You cannot use the city idea!• Group Responsibilities:• Art Director: Responsible for the poster:

neatness, design, use of pictures, color.• Data Technician: Responsible for making sure the

chart is filled in completely and accurately• Cell Consultant: Responsible for making sure the

idea works, that all the cell parts are accurately used in the analogy, everything makes sense.