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Cells, Cells, Cells
Students explore plant and animal cells. Using household items, students create a three-dimensional model of a plant or animal cell. Students identify and label each cell part.
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Cell-O
Young scholars create model cells using gelatin, toothpicks, and various fruits to represent organelles. Then, students observe their models and complete a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting plant and animal cells.
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Cell Parts
Students identify parts of a cell. For this biology lesson, students create a simulated cell by using Jell-o, fruit roll ups, raisins, gum drops, and M&M's. Students construct the simulated cell and identify each part.
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Lesson 2: the Cell Cycle
Students explain how cells reproduce. In this biology lesson, students explain the different stages of the cell cycle. They calculate the number of new cells produced.
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Cell Factory
Young scholars examine the basic structures and functions of cells. They design and construct a factory cell model where each factory part corresponds to a cell part.
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Plant and Animal Cell Structure
Seventh graders identify the different parts and functions of the cell. In this biology instructional activity, 7th graders make a labelled diagram of either a plant or animal cell. They write a story about it.
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Cell Reviews
High schoolers draw cells, make a cell, and list organelles in plant and animal cells. In this cells lesson plan, students create edible cells.
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Out of This World
Fifth graders animate their own planets. In this solar system activity, 5th graders use smartphones and the software, GoKnow Sketchy, to create images for presentations on their created planets that appear to be animated when...
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The Incredible, Edible Cell
Students discover organelles and the functions organelles perform in cells. For this biology lesson, students create model cells using Jell-o, then dissect their "cell" to examine the parts that create a cell. Students create a diagram...
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Coral Polyp Party
Learners complete a project where they label the parts of a coral polyp and discuss the differences between plants and animals. Students use marshmallows, sprinkles, toothpicks, and more to label their coral polyp.
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Graze Like a Cow
Students explore how a cow digests the grass they eat. In this science/math lesson, students compare the quality of forage. Additionally, students determine the effects of rangeland health on the production.