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Animal Cell Anatomy

Animal Cell Anatomy

What is inside an animal cell? Illustrate the anatomy in colorful detail.

Lesson Plan

Supplies Needed

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Steps

  • Step 1

    A cell is the basic unit of life. Have students research the parts of an animal cell. How do they differ from plant cells? A suggested source for older kids is "Plant Cells Vs. Animal Cells: Similarities and Differences" published by Baby Professor/Education for Kids. For younger kids try "Plant Cells vs Animal Cells" by Rebecca Woodbury, Ph.D.

  • Step 2

    Ask students to draw a model of an animal cell using different colors to illustrate each part. Label the cell parts.

  • Step 3

    How would this diagram differ from that of a plant cell?

Standards

SCI: Convey designs through sketches, detailed drawings, or physical models to communicate ideas and solutions.

SCI: Design pictorial or graphic representations/models that are useful in communicating ideas.

SCI: Explore similarites and differences in patterns and use them to sort, classify, communicate, and analyze natural phenomena and change.

Adaptations

Repeat the project but create a plant cell.

Have students research and define terms related to cells, such as photosynthesis, mitosis, meiosis, chloroplasts, etc.