Cell Storybook
Write and illustrate an original storybook for children in which the organelles found in the cell are characters. You must incorporate the following elements into your story:
In the past some students have had success using their cell analogy project as a starting point for the storybook. This is by no means required, but it is certainly an option. Just remember that both the information about the cell and the story are important components of your grade.
Up to 20 points will be awarded for this portion of the project, based on the following criteria:
- 10 pages, each with one color illustration and 1-2 sentences of text.
- Mention at least 10 organelles and their functions.
- Describe the differences between either a prokaryote and a eukaryote or a plant cell and animal cell.
- An original plot or story-line. Your book should be fiction, not like a textbook or brochure about cells.
In the past some students have had success using their cell analogy project as a starting point for the storybook. This is by no means required, but it is certainly an option. Just remember that both the information about the cell and the story are important components of your grade.
Up to 20 points will be awarded for this portion of the project, based on the following criteria:
- 5 points - 10 organelles are mentioned and functions are correctly described.
- 5 points - Creative, coherent plot-line.
- 2 points - Compares and contrasts two different cell types.
- 3 points - Storybook meets the length and formatting requirements.
- 2 points - Vocabulary and word-choice is appropriate for a child audience.
- 3 points - Neat, creative, and colorful.