What Is A Cell?Fourth Grade Visits Middle School

Our seventh grade students spent weeks researching plant and animal cells. These middle school students were very impressive with their knowledge of cells. Collaborative learning has many benefits. It develops higher level thinking, oral communication, self-management, and leadership skills. Promotion of lower to middle school student interaction, is something we pride ourselves in at St. James.

Most cells are so small they can’t be seen by the naked eye. Therefore, scientists must use microscopes to study cells. Our fourth graders looked through a microscope to view a plant and animal cell.

Seventh graders presented their own models of plant and animal cells. Fourth grade was very impressed!

Now it is time to create our very own cells. WOW! There are many parts to a cell! Can you guess what part of the cell is the eyeball?