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 Creating a Cell Model and FREE Biology Flashcards and Worksheets

Cells are the smallest unit of life. These microscopic wonders are what make life happen. They join together to build living complex organisms using the blueprint each one of them carries inside themselves. Or, one type of cell might be an entire living organism all on its own.

These fascinating bundles of life are sometimes hard to comprehend, especially for young learners. It can be hard to imagine something so small that you cannot see it with the naked eye can be so powerful and so….alive.

To get students to understand and appreciate cells, we need to get a little creative. We need to make them accessible to kids in a way they can easily grasp.

FREE Cell Biology Flashcards & Animal, Plant, and Bacteria Cell Worksheets with a Build-An-Animal-Cell Activity

Don’t forget to grab a copy of our biology flashcards and cell labeling worksheets. Also included is a build-an-animal-cell activity.

This 70+-page printable includes cell biology flashcards and plant, animal, and bacteria cell labeling worksheets and word lists.

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Make A Cell Model

When students first learn about cells, there is usually a labeled cell graphic to go along with the text. The students match the terms and definitions given in the text to the image labels. Graphics in textbooks are awesome, but most kids are hands-on learners so going beyond the flat images is helpful.

I am a big proponent of creating models when studying science. Modeling makes the student study the subject very closely in order to get the size, proportion, and details correct. The time spent creating the various parts correctly helps the student understand the subject more.

Spending this quality time on the subject aids in comprehension and retention of important details much more so than reading and looking at graphics alone.

 

My son is studying cells with his current science curriculum. Even though he read the text and drew a model cell in his science journal, the cell didn’t come to life in his mind until he started creating a 3D model using our Spielgaben educational set.

You can use other household or craft items such as beads, chenille sticks, yarn, buttons, and playdough to make the parts of a cell.

Ideas on How to Make a Cell Model

This wooden DIY plant cell puzzle helps your student understand complex topics more deeply. This plant cell puzzle transforms a textbook diagram into a memorable, interactive learning experience that students can build, customize, and proudly display.

It’s made from bass wood that can be painted with dollar store craft paint or acrylic paint markers.

He spent time looking through the pieces and determining which ones would be a good representation of the various cell parts based on his newly acquired knowledge.

After creating his cell model, he told me all about the different parts and how they worked together. This is step is very important. This is a great review of the material without those boring review questions!

What is your child studying that he or she could benefit from creating models?

Spielgaben Education

Other Cell Project Ideas

Edible Cell: Chocolate Chip Cookie Science from HipHomeschoolMoms.com

 

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