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Cell Observation Exercise

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students take measurements of the distance between the objective and the slide when in focus with each objective. They determine the diameter of the field of view at each power in order to determine the size of the cells being observed.
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Cell-O

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students create model cells using gelatin, toothpicks, and various fruits to represent organelles. Then, students observe their models and complete a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting plant and animal cells.
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Constructing a Cell

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders, in groups, make a model of a plant or animal cells and represent each of the organelles in the cell.
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A Cell-a-bration

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students identify the different types of animal and plant cells.  In this cell activity students label the different cells and their functions. 
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MAKING THREE DIMENSIONAL PLANT AND ANIMAL CELLS

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students create two different cells, one plant and one animal.  In this plant and animal cell lesson students form groups and construct a part of a cell. Students then put them all together to form one plant or animal cell. 
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Parts of a Plant Cell and Their Functions

For Students 4th - 5th
For this plant cell activity worksheet, students examine the diagram of a plant cell and label the 7 parts that are identified.
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Plant Cell Coloring

For Students 4th - 7th
In this plant cell worksheet, students sharpen their science skills as they color the parts of a plant cell according to the instructions and then respond to 4 analysis questions.
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Comparing Plant and Animal Cells

For Students 5th - 8th
In this comparing plant cells and animal cells activity, students view cells from their cheeks and cells from elodea. A Venn diagram reveals similarities and differences between the cells.
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Comparing Plant and Animal Cells in a Venn Diagram

For Students 5th - 9th
In this science graphic organizer worksheet, students fill in a Venn Diagram by comparing plant and animal cells. They use the words from the word bank to fill in each portion of the graphic organizer. They use words such as...
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Quiz Questions - Cells

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this cells worksheet, students read and choose the multiple choice answers to 20 questions involving cells, microscopes, and the life process of Growth.
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Plant and Animal Cells KWL Graphic Organizer

For Students 4th - 5th
In this science graphic organizer worksheet, students complete a KWL chart for a study of plant and animal cells. They record what they know, what they want to know, and what they learned.
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Comparing Plant and Animal Cells

For Students 7th - 10th
In this cell comparison worksheet, students complete a table in which they compare the cell parts and organelles of plants and animals. They answer 4 short answer questions based on the information in the table.
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Eukaryotic Cell Structure

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this cell structure learning exercise, students review the structure and function of eukaryotic cells. Students also compare and contrast an animal cell with a plant cell. This learning exercise has 15 fill in the blank, 8 true or...
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What is an Angiosperm?

For Students 9th - 12th
In this plant worksheet, high schoolers study a diagram of a magnified root cross-section. Students use this diagram to complete 2 true or false questions.
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Basic Units of Life

For Students 6th - 12th
In this cells worksheet, students will review vocabulary words and information relating to the structure and function of plant and animal cells. This worksheet has 10 crossword puzzle questions, 6 multiple choice, 4 short answer...
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Plant Cell Diagram

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this plant cell diagram worksheet, learners use the blank space to draw a plant cell and label it. There is a word bank of 11 parts of the cell which should be labeled.
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Observing Specialized Cells

For Students 7th - 10th
In this plant and animal cell worksheet, students draw five examples of plant or animal cells that are specialized to perform a particular functions. They also complete 6 short answer questions based on their observations.
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How Does A Plant Cell Relate To Your School?

For Students 7th - 9th
In this biology worksheet, learners chart and compare the observations made about a cell and the school building of a classroom. The inferences about cells are based upon textbook information.
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Cells: A project in 3-D for Special Needs Students

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers use the internet to research information about cells in order to create a 3-D model of a cell. They may choose either to research a plant or animal cell. Students locate and identify the parts of a cell and build a 3-D...
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Parts Wanted: Advertising for Cell's Organelles

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders name the parts of the cell. Students demonstrate knowledge of the parts of a cell in reference to cell functions. They apply their knowledge of the cell and the cell parts to a real world situation.
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Introduction To Cell Structure and Function: What's Inside a Cell?

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders are introduced to the cell and some of its parts. Through the use of video, 10th graders see animal and plants cells and their parts. They learn terms used to explain the cell.
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Cell Cookie Lesson Plan

For Teachers K - 12th
Students review the structure and fuctions of plant and animal cells. They use various types of materials such as sugar cookies and cake frosting for this activity.
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Organizing Organs

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research plant and animals cells and create a Venn Diagram to show the similarities and differences.
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Charlie and the Cell City

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify the major components of the cell and their functions. They compare and contrast the major components and functions of animal and plant cells