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Which subject	Science
What age group	Year or Grade 3
What topic	Cells
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Welcome to the World of Cells!

Introduction: Discovering the Building Blocks of Life

Objective: Today, we'll embark on an exciting journey to learn about cells—the tiny building blocks that make up all living things! Are you ready to explore?

Engage: The Amazing Invisible World

Opening Activity: The Cell Exploration Challenge

1. Materials Needed:

   • Magnifying glasses (One for each student or pair)
   • A variety of items to examine (e.g., leaves, flowers, and small fruits)
   • A whiteboard and markers

2. Instructions:

   • Step 1: Gather the class around in a circle.
   • Step 2: Hand out magnifying glasses and items for them to examine.
   • Step 3: Allow the students 5 minutes to explore their items closely. Encourage them to make observations and ask questions about what they see.
   • Step 4: After their exploration, come back together as a class and share interesting observations. Write key words on the whiteboard like "tiny," "colorful," "parts," and "lifelike."

Transition to Cells: What Are Cells?

Now that we've taken a close-up look at parts of life around us, let’s think about what those parts are made of. Just like how we see different colors and shapes in nature, every living thing is built from tiny units that we can't see without a special tool. These units are called cells, and they are the stars of our lesson today!

Learning Focus: Cells - The Building Blocks of Life

Later in our lesson, we will discover:

• What cells look like
• The different types of cells
• Why cells are important for life

Are you excited to learn about the tiny world of cells? Let’s dive in and find out more!