How Do You Build A Plant Cell Project For High School?
The plant cell differs from the animal cell in a few major ways–plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts while animal cells have neither. In order to solidify learning and emphasize the difference between the two, students can build a model of a plant cell. Building models encourages hands-on learning. This helps the student gain deeper understanding and better memory retention than textbooks alone. A cell model also helps the student visualize the cell and cell components in a 3-D manner not possible with reading alone. Boil water on the stove. Use 3/4 the amount recommended on the gelatin package. Pour the gelatin mix into the hot water and stir until the gelatin mix is fully dissolved. Add an equal amount of cold water to the mix. Place a layer of clear plastic film inside the plastic box. This represents the cell membrane. Cut it large enough so there will be an extra inch on all sides that will extend out of the top of the box. Fill a small closeable plastic bag with water.
