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10 Awesome Ways to Make a Cell Model

December 13, 2016 By Kris Bales

It doesn’t matter where you go to school – home, public, or private – at some point you’re going to study cells. When you do, chances are your curriculum is going to encourage you to build a cell model. If it doesn’t, do it anyway because it’s lots of fun!

There are lots of different ways to build a model of a cell – plant or animal – but these are ten of the best, most awesome ways to make a cell model. Some are edible, some are not, but they’re all super cool.

1. Cell Cake

The cell cake we made when my kids were in middle school was probably one of the most fun, most popular projects we’ve ever done. It was simple and tasty. You can’t go wrong with simple and tasty.

2. Jell-O Cell

We made a Jell-O cell model many, many moons ago. It was not very pretty or particularly appetizing because we used what we had on hand. My best tip for a Jell-O cell? Use foods like fruits, marshmallows, and nuts as the organelles so that you’ll actually want to eat it when you’re finished. This one from 123 Homeschool 4 Me is much prettier and more appetizing than the one we made.

jello cell model

photo credit 123 homeschool 4 me

3. Cookie Cell

Another tasty edible cell model option is a cookie cell model. Start with a large chocolate chip cookie (made in a pizza pan for an animal cell or in a jellyroll pan for a plant cell). Then use candies for the organelles or shape them out of fondant.

edible-cell-made-out-of-chocolate-chip-cookie

photo credit Stephanie Harrington

4. Pizza Cell

You can’t go wrong with pizza, either. You make a regular pizza cell model or a fruit pizza cell model – or one of each and you’d have lunch and dessert!

edible-cell-model-fruit-pizza

photo credit proverbial homemaker

5. 3D Cell Model

This 3D animal cell made from Styrofoam is fantastic! If edible projects aren’t your thing or you just want something more permanent, this is perfect.

3-d-animal-cell-model

photo credit crafts n coffee

6. Clay Cell

A clay cell model is another more permanent option. This one from Harrington Harmonies is fantastic!

create-a-cell-model-with-clay

photo credit Stephanie Harrington

7. Sandwich Cell

If you’re looking for a simple edible option, try this sandwich cell idea. You could use a large round biscuit or cookie cutter for an animal cell.

create-an-edible-cell-sandwich

photo credit adventures in mommydom

8. Shrinky Dinks Cell

Because my oldest used to love Shrinky Dinks, this Shrinky Dink cell idea is one of my favorites! I wish I’d found it when she was younger. She’d have been all over it. The link includes a tutorial for both a plant cell and an animal cell.

plant cell model

photo credit got to teach

9. Lego Cell

If you’ve got a Lego lover, a Lego cell model is the perfect fit!

lego animal cell model

photo credit homegrown learners

10. Rice Krispies Treat Cell

Finally, for one last tasty edible cell model idea, try this Rice Krispies treat cell. Yum!

edible-animal-cell-project-4

photo credit blessings overflowing

Have you made a cell model that I haven’t included here? Leave your idea in the comments! 

Pin this post so you can find it when you get ready to make cell models!

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About Kris Bales

Kris Bales is the quirky, Christ-following, painfully honest voice behind Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers. She and her husband of over 25 years are parents to three amazing kids - one high schooler and two homeschool grads - and one son-in-law. Kris has a pretty serious addiction to sweet tea and Words with Friends. She also seems intent on becoming the crazy cat lady long before she's old and alone.

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  1. Shelly says

    December 13, 2016 at 10:50 am

    These all look so awesome! I hope to try a few of them while we’re on break.

    Reply
  2. Mia White says

    December 13, 2016 at 10:07 pm

    Love these! We did a pizza and jello/candy– why didn’t I ever think of Legos??

    Reply
  3. Erin Vincent says

    December 18, 2016 at 5:58 pm

    These are totally awesome! I want to make the fruit pizza with my kids!

    Reply
  4. Christine says

    April 17, 2017 at 7:01 pm

    These look fantastic! Can’t wait to try them all! 😊

    Reply
  5. Kennison Cota says

    December 8, 2017 at 1:35 pm

    Doing a school project! Thanks for all of the great ideas!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  6. Donna Bupp says

    January 3, 2019 at 2:40 pm

    I am all about hands-on learning! Thank you for these great ideas that will inspire my students to achieve greatness!
    This follows the BJU curriculum and the assignment gives the assessment I need for those tacticle learners. Thanks for sharing!

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Kris Bales is the quirky, Christ-following, painfully honest voice behind Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers. She and her husband of over 25 years are parents to three amazing kids - one high schooler and two homeschool grads - and one son-in-law. Kris has a pretty serious addiction to sweet tea and Words with Friends. She also seems intent on becoming the crazy cat lady long before she's old and alone.

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