This manual offers a thorough introduction to cells. It discusses both prokaryotes (bacteria) and eukaryotes (animals, plants, fungi, and protists) using demonstrations and activities that show how the various kinds of cells differ from one another. Students will learn about the cell membrane, diffusion, osmosis, cell organelles, and the genetic code. They will spend several days conducting various experiments on an egg to help them understand the role of the cell membrane in the processes of diffusion and osmosis, and they will use a microscope to view different cells. The unit ends with a discussion on viruses. This manual is filled with helpful tips for teaching this complex topic successfully.

The book comes with downloadable worksheets for children, as well as an array of downloadable images to project for the students to see. It is appropriate for teaching children ages 9-14 (grades 4-8).