Jello and potatoes; cells and osmosis Copy

To construct models of plant and animal cells using Jello and small objects as well as observe osmosis with salt, water and potatoes.

Teacher Goals

  • Understand organelles and the structural differences between animal and plant cells.

  • Use potatoes and salt to demonstrate osmosis and concentration gradients.

Required Resources

  • plastic bags

    one plastic bag for each group of two

  • zip lock bags

    one for groups of two

  • Jello

    one single serving for each group of two

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