Object
of the game: To reinforce learning about the parts of a plant cell by using an active game
Target age group: grades 2-5
Time allowance: It depends on whether your students help
set up the plant cell play area. If you have it set up ahead of time, allow 15-30 minutes to play. If you have
your student help set up the plant cell area, allow more like 45-60 minutes for the whole activity. You may want to
discuss each cell part as you lay it out on the floor.
Materials you will need: Colored paper, green fabric or paper, long rope,
yarn in three colors, small object such as dried beans (to represent ribosomes), pennies, other small object to pitch if you
don't want to do pennies (you can pitch bean bags or even shoes). See the instruction sheet for a more complete
list.
Space requirements:
You will need a fairly large area of floor space.
