"Cells At Work" - Preparation Padlet by Adam Ebert

Task 1 - Personifying Cells

adamebert — 2025-04-03 11:37:54 UTC

Imagine if a part of your body (heart, brain, immune system, etc.) had a personality. What would it be like? Would your red blood cells be energetic delivery workers? Would your immune system be a fierce warrior? Describe or post a creative representation of your idea.

Cells At Work - Introduction

adamebert — 2025-04-03 11:40:04 UTC

Cells at Work! Volume 1 by Akane Shimizu is a manga that portrays the cells of the human body as characters in a vibrant world where they work tirelessly to keep the body functioning.

The work to the right of this post works to prepare to fully read and discuss the world of that text.

Task 2 - Fact or Fiction?

adamebert — 2025-04-03 11:41:52 UTC

Find a common myth or misconception about how the human body works (e.g., "You only use 10% of your brain" or "Cold weather makes you sick"). Post the myth along with your best guess about whether it's true or false. Then, research and share the real answer!

Task 3 - You, The Show

adamebert — 2025-04-03 11:47:12 UTC

Imagine your body is the setting for a TV show, like Inside Out, Osmosis Jones, or Cells at Work!. Pick a part of your body (brain, immune system, stomach, etc.) and turn it into a main character. What kind of personality do they have? Are they a hardworking hero, a chill sidekick, or someone just trying to keep things running smoothly? Write a short scene or summary of an episode—what challenge do they face today? Maybe the immune system has to fight off a surprise virus, or the stomach is dealing with a questionable snack choice. Get creative and have fun with it!