Cell activities

My kids weren't really interested in learning about cells until I said slime. Okay, it was a fairly cheap trick since I knew they loved slime. But I also knew that slime would be the perfect way to learn about cells. I can't say I've ever touched cytoplasm but it sounds very slime-like to me.

Trying to teach the cell theory timeline? I love teaching my students about cell theory in a variety of ways. Here are some of my favorite...

One of my favorite parts of the cell unit is teaching about membranes. If you ask me, they are by far the most important part of the cell. Everything the cell does is because it is responding to signals received by the membrane. While many students think the nucleus is in charge, it is in ... Read more

Teaching . . . Seriously: Organelle Trail - Make learning about cells and organelles fun with these wanted posters.

Edible animal cells are sure to help your students remember the animal cell organelles and their functions. Read more and grab free posters on this post!

I’ve got a super fun and engaging activity that your students will be talking about long after it’s over! I have been hosting my cell organelles speed dating event for many years and it never fails to fully engage my Biology kiddos. It’s easy to set up, student-directed, and is perfect for introducing organelles at ... Read more

Teaching the basics of cells can be a lot of fun. There are heaps of hands-on activities and games out there to really engage students. Making models gives kids a sense of pride over the finished product, and more advanced students can add as much detail as they wish. Check out this collection of engaging …

This free animal and plant cell worksheet, has children coloring in cell parts, cut and pasting them in the right cell, and finally comparing the cells.

Prior to teaching cell transport in my Biology class, I like to take a deep dive into the cell membrane, its function, structure, and behavior. I truly feel that an extra few days to establish a strong understanding of the cell membrane helps my students better understand cellular transport. Today on the blog, I am ... Read more

Coloring pages and flash cards to study cell parts is a perfect start to introduce science that is engaging.