The Incredible, Edible Cell

We have been learning about cells in 3rd grade...we've learned about some of the parts of cells and their functions. Friday, we made edible cells.

Some of us made plant cells. We know that they're more rectangular in shape and they have a cell wall, a cell membrane, cytoplasm (the blue stuff), a nucleus (the control center), ribosomes (the cell's DNA), and chloroplasts (these contain chlorophyll, and that's why plants are green!).




Animal cells have a cell membrane, cytoplasm, a nucleus, and ribosomes. They do not have chloroplasts (which is why we're not green!).

We made a big mess and probably came home Friday with blue fingers, but we had a lot of fun and I can tell we've learned a lot about plant and animal cells!

Don't forget:

Cell Projects are due this Friday!!! You choose whether to make a plant or animal cell...look at the guidelines and be creative!