The cell is the smallest unit of life

Our bodies are made up of many cells. They are found in everything that is a living thing. Can you tell me some things that are living organisms?

The cell is made up of Organelles which perform different functions for the cell. What does function mean? What jobs do you have?

This is the center of the cell. It is responsible for controlling how the cell grows? Who helps us grow? What helps us to grow?

Jelly liquid that all the organelles float around in. It is like a pool: It provides a place for everyone inside to move around. Or like the ground in your classroom so everyone can walk on.

This surrounds the cell. It is like a screen door: It allows only certain things to come in and out.

Produces energy for the cell. They are like a power supply and are called the power house of the cell. They are in charge. Who is in charge of your classroom to make sure you learn everyday?

They put together different pieces of protein that the cell makes. They are like a classroom of children using working on a different parts of a project together to get it done.

Packages the protein. Like a set of gift wrappers or like the ipad in our room that stores information and can be moved around the room.

Transportation network: it helps to move things around the cell. It is like a mail truck that moves mail delivers mail in a community or your teacher assistants in the classroom that help move you and other things around the room.

Digest waste in the cell. It’s like a cleaning crew for the cell. Like the janitors in our school or in your classroom. Where does the trash in your classroom belong?