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Review of Cell Organelles
In this cell organelles learning exercise, students read the structure and function of different plant and animal cell organelles to determine what organelle is being described. Students write in the 15 organelles into a chart.
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Study Guide for Chapter 9: Cellular Respiration
In this cellular respiration worksheet, students review the processes of cellular respiration. Students explain, illustrate, label and chart glycolysis, Krebs cycle and Electron transport chain.
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Biology: Genetics and Heredity
Seventh graders explore the connection between genetics and heredity by examining the cellular structure. Among the numerous activities to engage students are drawing DNA molecules, vocabulary puzzle sheets, and predicting possible...
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Biology: Make a Model Cell
Students compare and contrast plant and animal cells and then create a model of the latter. They visit Websites to view the cells and answer questions about them. In pairs, students create cell models using plastic baggies, syrup,...
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A Hands-On Paper Activity Examining The Relationship Between Hierarchical Levels Of Structure And Function
Students investigate how complex functions arise in biological systems through the creation of several paper structures to accomplish various tasks such as remaining suspended in air for the longest time, making the loudest noise and...
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Applied Evolution: How Will We Get There from Here?
Students explore the basic process of natural selection and how people can manipulate that process today. The consequences of natural selection on daily life and the implications of evolutionary biology in basic and applied science is...
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Matrix Reactions
In this matrix reactions worksheet, students fill in the blank about the process of glycolysis. Students also draw an organelle- mitochondrion and label the parts with the given names.
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Biology Word Search A
For this biology worksheet, 9th graders identify and locate various vocabulary terms found in the study of living things. There are 31 biology terms located in the word search.
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Cell Word Search
In this biology worksheet, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms related to cells. There are 12 biology terms located in the word search.
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Cells and Microscopes
In this biology worksheet, learners locate and identify various vocabulary terms relating to cells and microscopes listed on the right. There are 26 biology terms located in the word search.
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DNA-a Molecular Identity
Students explore about what DNA is and several different DNA typing techniques. They examine three different situations where DNA typing was used to carry out justice. Students also identify and evaluate different uses of DNA typing...
Florida State University
Florida State University: Mitochondria
Comprehensive explanation of mitochondria includes structure and purpose. Helpful graphics are also provided.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Mitochondria
Often referred to as the powerhouses of the cell, mitochondria provide the energy that powers nearly every cellular process. This essay by university lecturer John Ross describes in detail the structures and functions of these amazing...
Estrella Mountain Community College
Estrella Mountain Community College: Cell Organization
Description of organelles. Links will take you to a glossary with pictures for many of the definitions. Ends with a quiz linked to answers.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Ribosomes and Mitochondria
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Activity explains the structure and function of ribosomes and mitochondria.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Cellular Respiration
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students are provided with an overview of cellular respiration and mitochondria. They will learn the role of cellular respiration and its three stages, describe the...
Untamed Science
Untamed Science: Biology: Cell Biology
Make learning about cells fun and easy with a collection of short video clips about cellular biology. Find out about the structure and function of the main organelles inside an animal cell.
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...
City University of New York
The World of Cells: Mitochondria
Check this out if you want only the basic information on structure and function of mitochondria. It is accurate, but not too detailed.
San Diego State University
San Diego State University: Mitochondrion Reconstructed by Electron Tomography
Graphics and movies showing three-dimensional reconstruction of mitochondriom.
University of Arizona
Prokaryotes, Eukaryotes, & Viruses
This tutorial compares prokaryotic and eukaryotic cellular organization and contrasts cells with viruses. Includes a practice quiz to test your knowledge.
Other
Ms. Vaughn's Biology 1: Unit 4: Cell Energy
The materials on this page were prepared by a high school teacher for a Biology class. This section supports a unit on cell energy and includes course readings, lab notes, PowerPoints and diagrams.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Mitochondria Turning on the Powerhouse
A brief informational summary which describes the structure and function of mitochondria inside cells.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Ribosomes and Mitochondria
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the structure and function of ribosomes and mitochondria.