Living Cells – Animal

This material supports the Montessori biology curriculum. Children learn about animal cells, their characteristics, and functions as part of their ongoing study of zoology. All animals are eukaryotes as they are composed of eukaryotic cells. However, not all eukaryotes have the same characteristics as animal cells. By studying The Animal Cell, children understand what makes animal cells particularly different from other eukaryotic cells. The material also prepares children to understand biological classification, and to distinguish different types of cells. This material consists of 51 three-part cards, two booklets, and two wallcharts. The three-part nomenclature cards introduce children to the various characteristics and functions of an animal cell. The nomenclature cards contain a description, a label, and a picture card for matching purposes. The two wallcharts represent all the parts together. The booklets serve as control for error for the nomenclature matching work.