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.

Looking for a fun and educational craft? Try this paper plate animal cell activity! Learn about the functions of animal cells while creating a masterpiece.

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

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...

Easily boost your science learning fun with these 15 free cells worksheets (human and plants) for awesome activities for kids.

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

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

Sharing the build up to how The Social Studies Whisperer LLC made science creative with activities like this Edible Plant and Animal Cells activity!

Making science models is a great way to engage students. This post shares details about making plant cell models to help students remember (and retain).

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.