Sophia Learning
Sophia: Facilitated Diffusion: Lesson 1
This lesson explains the process of facilitated diffusion, explaining that it is a passive form of transport which uses protein channels to move larger molecules down their concentration gradient. It is 1 of 9 in the series titled...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Levels of Organization: Lesson 5
This lesson will present the levels of organization of living things. It is 5 of 6 in the series titled "Levels of Organization."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Levels of Organization: Lesson 6
This lesson will present the levels of organization of living things. It is 6 of 6 in the series titled "Levels of Organization."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Discovery of Cells: Lesson 2
This lesson explains how cells were first discovered, and introduces scientists that were a vital part of this discovery. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Discovery of Cells."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Endocytosis and Exocytosis: Lesson 1
This lesson introduces the processes of endocytosis and exocytosis, both processes which move larger molecules in and out of the cell, by way of vacuoles. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Endocytosis and Exocytosis."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Enzyme Structure: Lesson 2
This lesson will describe that enzymes are made of proteins, and can be found in nature or can be synthesized synthetically. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Enzyme Structure."
What2Learn
What2 Learn: Cell Organelles
An interactive game where students answer questions about cell organelles to guide their shot of an arrow.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Dna: Lesson 4
Explains how DNA contains genetic material and how it is housed in chromosomes. This lesson is 4 of 5 in the series titled "DNA."
Cells Alive
Cells Alive!: Cell Gallery
This gallery shows pictures of a variety of cell types with hyperlinks to additional information about cells. Very interesting pictures.
That Quiz
That Quiz: Practice Test: Biology Cells
Take this practice quiz to test your knowledge of cells. See how fast you can name the parts of the six different cells. By changing the level, it is appropriate for students of all grades.
My Science Site
Bj's Science: Cells: Teacher Information [Pdf]
Reference information about the study of cells. Includes a chart comparing plant and animal cells and one examining the structure of a cell.
My Science Site
My Science Site: Cell Center Activities [Pdf]
Site provides six possible center activities for teachers to use to engage students in the study of cells.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Microscope Imaging Station: Cell Development
This interesting site provides videos and photos of cells going through the process of cell division. Observe Zebrafish development and Sea urchin embryo cell division in video format.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Facts About the Cell Nucleus
Discusses the discovery of the cell nucleus, its location, size, structure, composition, and functions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Cell Biology
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Introduces cells, cell theory, and the levels of organization in organisms.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Unit 4: Vocabulary
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Lists vocabulary terms associated with the cell cycle.
Curated OER
The Virtual Cell: Cell Biology
In this interactive site, you are presented with a picture of a cell and a description of the structure and function of the parts of the cell. Pictures are colorful and the explanations are short but informative.