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Cell Foldable
EXPLAIN:
Students will prepare a foldable which is a 3-D graphic organizer that is created by
folding and cutting paper to display information. They often have flaps that can be lifted
to reveal information. This activity can replace note-taking.
Guiding Question: What are some of the differences and similarities between plant and
animal cells?
Cell Foldable
LEP Note: Model each step of foldable construction. Monitor students’ progress
closely. Have students keep their foldable in their notebooks and encourage them to
refer to it when working on later assignments.
Focus Objective: 2.02
Language Objectives:
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Students will:
read and summarize their notes to create a graphic organizer.
may work with a partner to discuss foldable construction and what information to
include.
write key information to differentiate between plant and animal cells.
Activity Time: 25 minutes to start activity which students will finish as homework
Preparation: The teacher needs to gather the materials – construction paper, pictures,
tape and scissors. Students can also be assigned to do their own drawings or collect
their own pictures.
Before Activity: The teacher will explain to the students how to make their foldable and
give them examples of what to place in each section. The teacher should go over the
instructions that are on the attached hand-out.
Cell Foldable
Definition
Foldables are 3-D graphic organizers that are created by folding and cutting paper
graphic to display information. They often have flaps that can be lifted to reveal
information. See Figure 1.
Figure 1
Materials
1 piece of construction paper (preferable a light color)
Scissors
Pictures/diagrams
Markers
Activity
1. Hold the construction paper in landscape format.
2. Fold the paper in half.
3. Open flat and then fold each side toward the center fold.
4. Title the left column “Animal Cell” and the right column “Plant Cell”.
5. Write the names of the cell parts found in an animal cell on the front side of the
“Animal Cell” column.
6. Write the names of the cell parts found in a plant cell on the front side of the
“Plant Cell” column.
7. Using a pair of scissors, cut under each term until you get to the fold. This
creates tabs. Do this for both columns. See Figure 1, however your columns will
have more tabs than the one shown.
8. Flip the tabs open and write a description of the term in your own words.
Diagrams/pictures should be included.
Evaluation
1. Foldable should be neat and easy to read.
2. Cell terms should be comprehensive.
3. Descriptions should be accurate and detailed.
4. Diagrams should help enhance the understanding of the cell part.
Teacher Notes
Students will need you to demonstrate the folding and cutting of the paper. This
foldable creates a great study tool that can be added to as the students work through
the unit. They can use it as a resource for homework, labs, activities and even quizzes
and tests.
After Activity: Make sure to ask students if they have any questions or confusions and
have them summarize the differences between plant and animal cells – focusing on
form and function.