animal cell model making using cardboard

how to make animal cell model making using cardboard

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In this blog post we show you how to make the animal cell model using cardboard and color paper in simple and easy way

Creating an animal cell model using a coconut shell, cardboard, and color paper can be a unique and creative way to represent the different components of an animal cell.

Let’s build a simple 3D model that showcases the main organelles found in an animal cell.

animal cell model making using cardboard
animal cell model making using cardboard

Materials needed:

  1. Coconut shell (for the cell membrane and cytoplasm)
  2. Cardboard (for the base and organelles)
  3. Color paper (for the organelles and details)
  4. Scissors
  5. Glue or double-sided tape
  6. Marker pens or sketch pens

Step-by-step instructions:

  1. Base:
    • Cut a circular piece of cardboard to serve as the base of the animal cell model.
  2. Cell Membrane and Cytoplasm:
    • Use the coconut shell as the outermost part of the animal cell, representing the cell membrane.
    • Fill the inside of the coconut shell with cotton or soft material to represent the cytoplasm of the cell.
  3. Nucleus:
    • Cut a circle or oval shape from cardboard to represent the nucleus.
    • Cover the nucleus with color paper to give it a different appearance from the cytoplasm.
    • Attach the nucleus inside the coconut shell using glue or double-sided tape.
  4. Mitochondria:
    • Cut small oval or bean-shaped structures from cardboard to represent the mitochondria.
    • Cover the mitochondria with color paper to give them a distinct look.
    • Attach the mitochondria inside the cytoplasm of the cell.
  5. Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER):
    • Cut long and wavy strips from cardboard to represent the endoplasmic reticulum.
    • Cover the ER strips with color paper to make them stand out.
    • Attach the endoplasmic reticulum inside the cytoplasm.
  6. Golgi Apparatus:
    • Cut a series of flattened sac-like structures from cardboard to represent the Golgi apparatus.
    • Cover the Golgi apparatus with color paper to distinguish it from other organelles.
    • Attach the Golgi apparatus inside the cytoplasm near the nucleus.
  7. Lysosomes:
    • Cut small round or oval shapes from cardboard to represent the lysosomes.
    • Cover the lysosomes with color paper to make them visually distinct.
    • Attach the lysosomes inside the cytoplasm.
  8. Labeling and Details:
    • Use marker pens or sketch pens to label each organelle accordingly (e.g., nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, lysosomes).
    • Add any other details you want to include, such as arrows to indicate the flow of materials inside the cell.
  9. Decorating the Model:
    • Use markers or color paper to decorate the animal cell model and add more details to make it visually appealing.

Now, you have a simple 3D animal cell model made from a coconut shell, cardboard, and color paper. This model can be a helpful visual aid to understand the main organelles present in an animal cell and their functions.

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