🧬 Cell-ebrate Science

After students have been introduced to cells and their organelles, observed life in a drop of water under a microscope, or learned the stages of mitosis, “Cell-ebrate Science” with your students by creating wearable cell models.  Our “Cell-ebrate Science” design features cell lettering across the top, a microscope at the bottom, and plenty of room for students to paint individualized cell models. Each fashion will be a unique creation that might: feature a plant or animal cell with parts labeled; be swimming with paramecium, euglenas, or amoebas; or even highlight the stages of cell mitosis.

See resources, songs and teacher instructions below

Shop Cell-ebrate
Cell-ebrate Cell Model Project T-shirt
Cell-ebrate Cell Model Project T-shirt
Plant Cell shirt – hand-detailed ScienceWear completed project
Plant Cell shirt –completed project
Cell-ebrate project template printed on 33 inch Apron
Cell-ebrate project template printed on 33 inch Apron
Cells Gone Bad - Cell Apron apron – hand-detailed ScienceWear completed project
Cells Gone Bad - Cell Apron apron – completed project
Student and teachers Cell-ebrating
Student and teachers Cell-ebrating

🎥 How to Launch Cell-ebrate Science in Your Classroom

Check out our step-by-step video on how simple it is to design a Cell-ebrate Science T-shirt!  While many of the steps are similar, this video shows how to make an individual shirt.  For instructions on how to design wearables for your entire class, see the resources above.

Washing and Care Information

The color may bleed through during the first wash.  To prevent bleeding during the wash cycle, wash the garment in cold water separately and machine dry as soon as the wash cycle completes.

Teaching in a Low Socio-Economic Status School District

*Personal testimony – I have done this project in school districts with a high percentage of low socio-economic disadvantaged students. Collecting $7 for the t-shirt or apron has been met with minimal resistance.  I believe this is due to ridding parents of “project material” stress and witnessing their child’s excitement for a project that will be theirs to keep and wear.

🎉 Want to Take It to the Next Level? Host a Cell-ebrate Science Fashion Show!

Let students invite parents, teachers, and others who may be interested in attending. Clear an aisle in your classroom (or use the school stage!) and set the scene for a memorable event. 

đź“Ť Setup Tips:

  • Use red bulletin board paper to create a runway — draw a couple of big Cells at the pose spots.
  • Assign a student or teacher as the Master of Ceremonies to introduce each model and their cell. 
  • Have models line up in order and “walk the runway” one at a time.
  • Designate a paparazzi area for photographers — and don’t forget to videotape the show!
  • Encourage students to strike a pose and show off their wearable science!

💡 Pro Tip: You can rotate MCs, involve parents, or invite other classes to attend. It’s a fantastic end-of-unit celebration or family night activity.

Video is Atomic Attire sample, but provides you an idea on how to set-up.

đź“Ą Downloadable Project Resources

Everything you need to successfully manage and implement Atomic Attire in your classroom — from directions to planning sheets.