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Cell! Cell! Cell! The Ex-CELL-ent Adventures of Raj and Sooki!

Two kids standing next to each other on top of a DNA cell structure

Join Raj and Sooki’s ex-CELL-ent adventure to explore the microscopic cells we're all made of. Students will see the wonderous human cell from within, witnessing how the various organelles and cell structures function.

Genes and genetics are explained while examining egg fertilization, revealing how we acquire the individual DNA that makes us unique. Also detailed is the process of cell specialization to create the diverse biological systems within us, and how those systems interact to allow us to accomplish amazing feats.

This program is followed by a live, interactive exploration of the discovery of the cell, prokaryotic vs. eukaryotic cells, numbers and types of human cells, apoptosis (cell "suicide"), the number and role of bacteria in humans, and other incredible and amazing facts about the cells of the human body.

Show Times

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Available for booking for school groups.

Venue

The Faulkner Planetarium, Idaho's largest domed theater, features the latest in fulldome technology, capable of virtually transporting audiences around the world and to the universe's far-flung reaches. The theater can seat 144. Open captioning for the hearing impaired is available upon request for many programs.

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Available for K-12 and Group Reservations

Join Raj and Sooki's ex-CELL-ent adventure as they examine the mircoscopic cells that make up all of us. Explore the human cell from within. Students will learn about the various parts of the cell and their functions; genetics, including egg fertilization and the genes that go into making each one of us unique; and the specialization of cells.

Book This Show

You can schedule a private showing for school field trips or private events!

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Educational Concepts

  • Cell structure
  • Cell membranes
  • Organelles (lysosomes, mitochondria, nucleus)
  • DNA and genes
  • Fertilization
  • Stem cells
  • Fetal cell development
  • Interaction between cellular systems (neurological, circulatory, muscular, etc.)

Suggested Grades

5th through 8th (may be suitable for high school biology classes)