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.