Edible Cells
Supplies, instructions, resources, and worksheets are below!
Animal Cell vs Plant Cell
Project Description
All living things are made up of cells. Most cells are so small that you can only see them using a microscope. Plant cells are different than animal cells. In this STEM project, you’ll make edible cells while learning about the difference between animal and plant cells.
Activity Time
1 Day
Supplies Recommended
Lined Paper
Animal Cell Worksheet
Plant Cell Worksheet
paper plate
tub of frosting
frosting writing in various colors
gummy candies
licorice
cheerios
fruits
vegetables
cake (optional)
etc.
utensils to assist you
Learning Objectives
Understand the difference between animal and plant cells
Identify parts of cells
Understand that all living things have cells
Vocabulary Terms to Understand
Look up each word and write the definition on the back of the Lined Paper.
cell wall
membrane
capsule
flagella
cytoplasmic region
cytoplasm
Lysosomes
nucleus
compartment
proteins
nucleic acids
Organelles
Prokaryotic cells
Eukaryotic cells
Ribosomes
Chromosomes
cell division
replication
Mitochondria
Chloroplasts
Cytoskeleton
DNA
genetic material
Instructional Videos
Instructions
1. Watch the instructional videos above.
2. Read through the resources below to learn more about plant and animal cells.
3. Print the Animal and Plant Cell Worksheets and complete them.
4. Look up and write each of the vocabulary words above on Lined Paper.
5. Choose to make an edible plant or animal cell (or you can make both). You can make your edible cells out of anything that is food-based. Use your creativity. Use toothpick with a paper label attached to the end to label each part of the cell.
6. Be sure to look at these Pinterest ideas!
Questions
What is the purpose of cells?
What is the difference between a eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell?
What type of cells are in humans?
What type of cells are in bacteria?
Resources
What are Cells?
Ducksters: The Cell
Plant and Animal Cells Learning Guide
Plant Cells vs Animal Cells With Diagrams
Wiki: Cell (biology)
Cell Biology Overview
Differences Between Plant and Animal Cells
Animal Cell