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# Plant & Animal Cell

Subject Area: Science

Learning Objectives: Students will learn the different components of an animal cell and a plant cell. 

Materials Needed: One computer, one Micro or Micro+ 3D printer, and at least one 250ft 3D Ink filament spool per 2-5 students. 

Brief Description: Students will print an animal cell and a plant cell, assemble them, identify the components of each, and compare/contrast them. 

To Prepare: Students will need a computer that has the M3D software on it. We recommend one printer per every 2-5 students. The Micro or Micro+ 3D printer will need to be plugged into both the wall and the computer. Each printer will need to have a spool of 3D Ink feeding into the external port. A spool holder is also recommended. 

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Lesson Plan: 

1\. Students will go online to <https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2811554> and download the plant cell models. They will then go online to <https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2803322> and download the animal cell models.\
2\. Students should print the models in different colors. \
3\. Students should assemble and glue together each cell.\
4\. Students should then identify and label the different components of the cells. \
5\. Students can compare/contrast the similarities and differences between animal and plant cells.&#x20;