For the past couple of weeks, members of the Swain Campus sixth grade science classes have been researching and making jumbo replicas of plant cell organelles to create a cell installation in the science room.

Sixth grade scientists were tasked with researching an organelle's appearance and function, and making both a large replica of that organelle and an informational brochure.  

Students worked in groups to create 3D models of all the plant cell parts. They sewed, glued, stuffed, cut, and spray painted! The final task was to work as a class to install their organelles and produce a classroom size plant cell. 

Once the plant cell installation was complete, students and faculty from all grades were invited to move through the cell member and enter for an immersive plant cell experience and student-led tour.