Cell labs for middle school

Looking to plan a comprehensive cells unit for your middle school class? Get all the worksheets, presentations, quizzes and tests you need in PDF format!

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

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

One of the most exciting parts of teaching middle school life science is the work you can do with microscopes! The human cheek cell lab is a fun and interactive lab that gives students the opportunity to observe their own cells under the microscope and provides an excellent example of an animal-like cell! But, if you are short on equipment or concerned about safety protocols, you can check out this awesome video! Share it in the classroom, with your students for a virtual lab experience!

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

Observing Onion Cells with a microscope

These creative animal cell project ideas are sure to get kids excited about their biology lesson. Hands-on teaching works for all grade levels and ages!

This Homer-o-stasis lab is the best lab for teaching homeostasis to your Biology students. Check it out on my latest blog post!

Are you a middle school science teacher searching for a fun and instructive project for your students? You've found it! We have produced a worksheet that will test your students' understanding of cell organelles through a series of riddles. An educational worksheet that uses riddles to teach students about the various organelles in a cell and their functions is called a cell organelle riddle worksheet. Usually, the worksheet consists of a list of riddles, each of which creatively and…