University of Illinois
University of Illinois: The Photosynthetic Process
Site describes process of photosynthesis, including role of pigment molecules, electron transport, ATP synthesis, and carbohydrate synthesis. Includes links to illustrative graphics.
University of Oxford (UK)
Univeristy of Oxford: Self Sustaining Chemical Systems: Living Cells
36-page tutorial takes a look at the organization of living cells.
Estrella Mountain Community College
On Line Biology Book: Photosynthesis
A comprehensive delve into the many facets of photosynthesis. Text is supplemented with effective pictures and graphs. Review questions can be found at the end of the site.
Tree of Life Project
The Tree of Life Web Project
The Tree of Life is a multi-authored, Internet distributed project containing information about phylogeny and biodiversity. The Tree of Life can be used to locate information about a particular group of organisms through their taxonomy.
University of Hamburg
University of Hamburg: Membranes: Diffusion, Permeability, Osmosis, Turgor, Active and Passive Transport and Transport
This cellular biology page presents extensive detail on the chemical nature of the cell membrane. Using the Chime plug-in, students can manipulate and study models of the membrane.
University of Hamburg
University of Hamburg: Chloroplasts and Other Plastids
This site provides detailed information on chloroplasts. Explains the many duties that chloroplasts perform and why they are so important. Good diagrams.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Endosymbiosis the Evolution of Eukaryotes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn about the evolution of eukaryotes which is explained by the endosymbiotic theory.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chloroplasts
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Online tutorial presents an overview of chloroplasts and their structure. Explores the role of the chloroplast in photosynthesis and the significance of an electron...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plant Cell Structures
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Exercise provides an overview of special structures found in plant cells. It explains the function of the cell wall, explores the role of the central vacuole, and...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Light Reactions of Photosynthesis
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The first stage of photosynthesis, light reactions, is summarized. The steps are listed, photolysis and the role of ATP synthase is explained, and how the energy of...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Mitochondria and Chloroplasts
Resource takes a look at the structure and function of the organelles mitochondria and chloroplasts. It also examines endosymbiosis, where the organelles probably came from.
Other
University of Cincinnati: Cells and Organelles
An in-depth discussion of the different parts of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells as well as a thorough explanation of organelles within the cell. The text is better suited to high school and middle school. However, there is a picture of...
Biology Pages
Kimball's Biology Pages: Chloroplasts
This site touches on all the high points of chloroplasts. Includes pictures and diagrams, as well as links to more detailed information.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Quiz: Chloroplasts
Take this ten-question review quiz over the cell's chloroplasts. Read more about each question after an incorrect answer is given.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Photosynthesis
Students can use a Colorimeter to compare the rates of photosynthesis for plants in different light conditions. They investigate the role of chloroplasts and light on photosynthesis.
National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion: La Celula 2 Bachillerato
The cell is the structural and functional unit of life. This unit covers the cell from the outside to the inside. It contains 18 interactive activities.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Chloroplast
Wikipedia provides excellent information on chloroplasts, organelles found in plant cells and eukaryotic algae which conduct photosynthesis.
BioMan Biology
Bio Man Biology: Respiration and Photosynthesis Quizzes
A multiple-choice quiz on the processes of respiration and photosynthesis in plants.
The Franklin Institute
Franklin Institute Science Museum: Plastids
Bulleted info on chloroplasts, chromoplasts and leukoplasts.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Plants: Photosynthesis
A video, a karaoke song to sing along to, and a 7-question multiple-choice quiz on the topic of photosynthesis.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Plants: Lesson 3
This lesson will explain the role of plants in everyday life. It is 3 of 5 in the series titled "Plants."
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Chloroplasts Show Me the Green
Read this concise description of the structure and function of chloroplasts inside a plant cell.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Photosynthesis
Learn all about photosynthesis from the parts of a plant to the reactions that make food.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Plant Cell Structures
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An overview of special structures found in plant cells.