Build a Cell Project

In this Build a Cell Project, students construct a plant or animal cell using only “stuff” they already have at home – they don’t have to buy anything! Clear, straightforward instructions lead to great projects.

Related NGSS Standards: MS-LS1-1 and MS-LS1-2

NGSS Science & Engineering Practice: Developing and using models

Student Sheet Contains:

• Easy-to-follow instructions
• Clear grading criteria and rubric
• Suggestions for building materials kids can find around their house

Teacher Notes:

• Check out our Cells and Organelles Test.
• Please note: this build a cell project is not editable.
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Related Standards:

• NGSS MS-LS1-1: Conduct an investigation to provide evidence that living things are made of cells, either one cell or many different numbers and types of cells.
• NGSS MS-LS1-2: Develop and use a model to describe the function of a cell as a whole and ways parts of cells contribute to the function.