Cell analogy project

Analogy Project for Cell Parts and their function

1. Cell Analogy Project
Biology
Mrs. Neistadt

2. A Cell as a City

3. City- Cell Analogy Chart
City
Organizatio
n
Cell Part How it works

City Hall Nucleus Controls the activities of the cell
Construction siteRibosomes 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 Vacuoles Holds 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

4. Create your own Cell Analogy
1.On paper draw your idea for a cell analogy
2.Complete the chart that lists your idea with the
appropriate cell parts and how they work
3.You may work with a group of 2-3
4.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.