In the Make Your Own Cell Laboratory Kit for biology and life science, design your own cell, gather internal cell structure materials, and then use exclusive polymer to mold their own unique 3-D model of a cell.
Students design their own cell, gather internal cell structure materials, and then use an exclusive polymer to mold their own unique 3-D model of a cell. Flinn Cellgel™ is an easy melt-and-pour polymer that sets up as a “permanent,” clear gelatin. It doesn't get moldy and it can be kept for years in a sealed container. Making their own transparent cell models will emphasize the 3-D nature of a cell and help offset the flat cell image depicted when looking through a microscope. If you have students make cell models, you will definitely want to use Flinn Cellgel™!
Each kit contains eight melt-and-pour containers of Flinn Cellgel™ and directions for designing and molding cell models. If smaller working groups are desired or if every student will be making his own model, simply order the refill kit of Flinn Cellgel™. Materials for organelles are not included.
Correlation to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
Science & Engineering Practices
Developing and using models
Disciplinary Core Ideas
MS-LS1.A: Structure and Function HS-LS1.A: Structure and Function
Crosscutting Concepts
Scale, proportion, and quantity Systems and system models Structure and function
Performance Expectations
MS-LS1-2. Develop and use a model to describe the function of a cell as a whole and ways parts of cells contribute to the function.