Cells by Ellen McHenry
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- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
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- Review due · Low
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Product description
<em>Cells</em> by Ellen McHenry is a complete digital curriculum that makes complex biology concepts easy and exciting for students in grades 5 and up. With engaging explanations, colorful illustrations, and hands-on activities, students explore the fascinating world of cells—no prior science background needed!<br><br>Target grades 5+ | Worldview Neutral | <strong>This is a digital resource.</strong><br><br><h3>What Students Will Learn</h3><br><br>The 102-page student text covers topics like:<br><ul><li>Discovery of cells</li><li>Cell membranes and energy use</li><li>DNA, proteins, and how they’re made</li><li>Types of cells and their functions</li><li>Digestion, metabolism, and more</li></ul><br><br><strong>Hands-On Activities That Stick:</strong> The 108-page teacher section includes games, crafts, labs, and experiments that make learning interactive and memorable.<br><br><strong>Games & Crafts:</strong><br><ul><li>“Motor Protein Relay Race”</li><li>Jeopardy-style review</li><li>Cell bingo</li><li>“Supply Chain” board game</li><li>Edible fluid mosaic model</li><li>DNA model with all atoms</li><li>Labs & Experiments:</li><li>DNA extraction</li><li>tRNA cookies</li><li>Membrane simulations</li><li>Transcription/translation simulations</li></ul><br><br><em>Cells</em> isn’t just reading—it’s racing, building, experimenting, and discovering. Science that sticks!
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- Step Up For Students
- Applies to
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Effective dates
- Jul 1, 2026 — Jun 30, 2027
- Source last modified
- Jul 14, 2026
- Reviewed by Navigator
- Jul 23, 2026
- Review due
- Aug 14, 2026
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