A cell is like a tiny house
Every living thing is made of cells, and a cell works like a little house where each part has a job. The membrane is the wall that keeps the inside safe, the nucleus is the boss that keeps all the instructions, and the other parts make energy, clean up and move things around.
The main parts of a cell
The main parts are the membrane (the wall around the cell), the nucleus (the control center), the cytoplasm (the jelly that fills the cell) and tiny machines called organelles, like the mitochondria that make energy. Kids can explore each part here and see what it does.
Frequently asked questions
What is a cell for kids?
A cell is the tiniest building block of every living thing. Your body is made of trillions of them. Each cell is like a little house where different parts work together to keep it alive.
What are the parts of a cell?
The main parts are the membrane (the outer wall), the nucleus (the control center that holds the instructions), the cytoplasm (the jelly inside) and organelles like mitochondria that make energy for the cell.
What does the nucleus of a cell do?
The nucleus is like the boss of the cell. It holds the instructions (the DNA) that tell the cell what to do and controls everything that happens inside.