LESSON (Building an Interactive Eukaryotic Cell Model Using MakeyMakey and Scratch)

Dive into an innovative, hands-on lesson that merges biology with technology! In this lesson, students will build an interactive eukaryotic cell model using craft materials, MakeyMakey circuits, and Scratch programming. They’ll record definitions for organelles, program Scratch to play sounds when different parts of their model are touched, and build conductive circuits to bring their cell to life.

What’s Included in this Digital Product:

• Detailed teacher instructions: Step-by-step guide to setting up the project, including how to wire MakeyMakey circuits and use Scratch for interactive learning.
• Images of final student projects: Visual examples of completed interactive cell models.
• Student presentation templates: Pre-designed templates to help students present their projects effectively.
• Video examples of student work: Inspiring video examples showing student creations in action.
• Examples of student-created Instructables: View real Instructables made by students to share their learning process and finished products with a wider audience.
• Student workbook PDF: Printable workbooks to guide students through every step, from building their models to coding their Scratch projects.
• More resources: Links to relevant Instructables, the featured educator page, and much more!

This lesson is perfect for STEM, biology, and technology classes looking for a fun, cross-curricular project that builds creative and technical skills while teaching core biological concepts.