Teacher(s) Name: Mrs. Grigg
School: Ratcliffe ES
Grade Level(s): Grade 5
Content Area(s): Science
Lesson Summary
The time has come to teach animal and plant cells in 5th grade. I’m pretty sure it’s been the same lesson for a while now. “Look at this diagram of a cell. Here are the parts. Great, now label it on this handout.” Ms. Grigg and I wanted to break this boring cycle and do something new for her students to show their knowledge of cells. We decided to have the students design a three dimensional cell on the computer, and then print it out using a 3D printer.
TIPC Ratings
Research & Information Fluency
Rating:Not Observed – Explanation: N/A
Communication & Collaboration
Rating: Not observed – Explanation: N/A
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Rating: Developing – Explanation: Students applied the digital tool of Tinkercad to create their 3D cells. Students had to manipulate the shapes within the program to build their cells.
Creativity & Innovation
Rating: Entry – Explanation: Students were free to design a plant or animal cell. The students learned about 3D design during this lesson.
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