Activity

Analogy of the Cell Project

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This Analogy of the Cell Project activity also includes:

Intended to supplement your existing cell function and organelle lessons, pairs work together to develop a real-world analogy for cell structures. In addition to writing paragraphs about the comparison, each group will make a short presentation in class to share their work.

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Pros
  • Naturally fits in with existing curriculum
  • Adds creativity and deeper thinking to the concept of organelles
Cons
  • Depending on the size of your classes, reading every paragraph written (as suggested in the lesson plan) can take a considerable amount of time; instead, consider incorporating peer editing into the project
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