How Do You Make A Basic Fifth Grade Plant Or Animal Cell Model?
Fifth grade is the time when most students begin to study plant and animal cells, their structure and their purpose. Building a cell model helps to make the challenge of learning all of the new terms and concepts easier. The hands-on process will provide a significant memory aid for your student, and if it is done in a fun and interesting way students are more likely to be eager to explore additional science topics in the future. Line the rectangular container with the plastic bag. Open the bag at the top so that you can easily pour the gelatin into it. A 1-gallon plastic bag works well for larger cell models, you can use smaller bags if you want to make smaller cell models. Fit the size of the rectangular container to the size of the plastic bag. Mix the gelatin according to the package directions, heating the water either on a stove top or in a microwave, but use about ½ cup less water than is called for in the directions. Once the gelatin is dissolved, use cold water to cool your mi
