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Cell Vocabulary Review Game LearningCell Vocabulary Review Game Learning
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Serendip
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Learning Games
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For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
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Collaborative Learning
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Cell Vocabulary Review Game

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  • Cell Vocabulary Taboo Cards (.docx)
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Can science scholars describe a nucleus without mentioning DNA, or a chloroplast without mentioning the color green? Test their organelle understanding through an exciting card game. Groups take turns guessing the correct organelle or process from learner-created descriptive phrases.

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Concepts

cells, cell organelles, eukaryotic cells, prokaryotes, hypertonic solutions, hypotonic solutions, active transport, passive transport, osmosis, diffusion, organelles

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Make the resource part of review time before your cells unit test
  • Hand out small prizes for big winners

Classroom Considerations

  • Use different-colored cardstock when you copy each set of cards, so they are durable and easy to keep sorted

Pros

  • Each card contains extra space for additional taboo words
  • The resource helps pupils practice essential vocabulary in a fun way
  • Teacher tips allow you to customize the game to your liking

Cons

  • None

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