The Name Game

Purpose

Students will understand the functions and definitions of a cell's organelles.

Materials

One stick-on name tag ("Hello, my name is...") per student, markers, stickers.

Procedure

  1. Write the names of organelles on the nametags.
  2. Have students put their heads on their desks while stickers are placed on their backs.
  3. Let students go around the room and ask each other yes/no questions. No student can ask any other student more than one question.
  4. When a student has correctly identified their organelle, they should receive a sticker or similar prize.

Follow-up

Perform the Construction Paper Cells activity.