Students will build models of animal, plant, and prokaryotic cells. Using a toolbox of organelles, students can build models from scratch, and receive adaptive feedback.
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Looking Inside Cells: Lesson 1 - Build-a-Cell
Grade Level
6, 7, 8, 9
Estimated length
1-2 class periods

Technologies Involved
- Laptop/Desktop
- VR Headset
App Required

Looking Inside: Cells
Interact and collaborate with cellular modules in Looking Inside Cells . Working in groups of 2-4, students will put on Virtual Reality headsets and participate in simulations that include building cells from scratch, specializing those cells for unique roles in organisms, and advancing a cell through mitosis. These simulations can help increase your students’ interest in biology while improving their understanding and retention of organelles and their relationships. Now available on:
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