Activity

Introduction to cells

In this activity, students are introduced to cells. They learn that we are made up of cells. Students also learn how to use a microscope to observe onion cells.

By the end of this activity, students should be able to:

  • explain very simply what a cell is

  • explain in simple terms how people grow

  • use a microscope to observe onion cells.

Download the Word file (see link below) for:

  • introduction/background notes

  • what you need

  • what to do.

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Published:27 October 2010