Cells, Cells, Cells!
These completely student-run seven cell stations require approximately three class periods to complete. Aligned with the NGSS, these cell stations focus on these main ideas: levels of organization, structure and function of organelles, differences between plant and animal cells, and mitosis.
Students will receive a packet to complete as they travel from station to station in groups. All materials needed for the stations are included in the document. Two of the stations require computer/tablet with Internet access.
Below is an overview of what is at each station. In the preview, you can see exactly what station seven will look like. I hope your students enjoy these as much as mine!
Station One – Students read background information about the levels of organization. Using the example as a guide, students will draw their own analogy for the levels of organization on their student packet.
Station Two – Students watch a video about the process of mitosis and answer question on their student packet.
Station Three – Students will interact with a website on animal cell structure and draw the animal cell on their student packet.
Station Four – Students will play a matching game with the organelles to review the function of organelles.
Station Five – Students read a story about a plan cell and animal cell discussing their differences. Students will fill in the missing words of the story as they read.
Station Six – Students will solve a puzzle by identifying the correct structure of each organelle in the plant cell.
Station Seven – Students read a story about organelles organizing a party to review the function of organelles. Students will fill in the missing words of the story as they read.