You are challenged to build a plant or animal cell model using your creativity and imagination.  This is to be a 3-D project using whatever different objects you like to represent each part of the cell listed below.  The challenge is to find objects that look like the parts they are to represent so that your finished project is recognizable as a cell, and parts are recognizable as the parts of the cell.  You will supply a key for the model (do NOT make your key larger than 15" x 18"...you need to plan ahead), and describe the function of each part.  For example, the nucleus should be built with a "nuclear envelope" around something representing the nucleolus (dense area) and chromatin (thread-like) so the nucleus looks like it has all three parts.  Pores in the nuclear envelope need to be represented in some manner.  Think through the structure and function of the cell parts to come up with ideas.  Parents are great resources, and will have suggestions and material ideas.  I will "brainstorm" with you AFTER SCHOOL if you get stuck.  If we do a good job, we will display these models for everyone to admire.  If it is edible, we will be sure to eat it!