Spectacular 3D Cells

Teacher(s) Name: Miss Taylor Allen

School: Ward ES

Grade Level(s): Grade 5

Content Area(s): Science

Lesson Summary

Students used Tinkercad to create 3 dimensional models of plant or animal cells. They referenced their knowledge of geometry to create and adapt the shapes to fit guidelines of cells. Then, they created and labeled parts of the cell including but not limited to cell membrane, cell wall, mitochondria, vacuoles, ribosomes, and nucleus.

TIPC Ratings

Research & Information Fluency

Rating:Developing – Explanation: Students were directly instructed on the parts of a cell.

Communication & Collaboration

Rating: Approaching – Explanation: Challenges were designed to promote collaboration within the classroom.

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Rating: Approaching – Explanation: Students were supported as they engaged in problem solving through discovery and collaboration.

Creativity & Innovation

Rating: Developing – Explanation: Connections between subject matters were made.

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Lesson Materials

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