JoinScience Sampler: Teaching cell anatomy with a fabric model
One of the most important, yet difficult, life science concepts for students to grasp is that “all life functions of humans and other organisms are carried out by cells” (Lang 1991). Specifically, the function of organelles must be taught so that students can relate them to familiar objects in everyday life. Fabric cell models in cytology education help convey the role of organelles and life science concepts.