Curated OER
Who Are We? An Introduction to the Life Within Our Bodies
Students examine cell structure, cell division, and the basic structure of DNA. They read and discuss a case study of DNA research, answer discussion questions, role-play the process of mitosis, and complete a DNA Fact or Fiction worksheet.
Curated OER
Practice with Plant and Animal Cells
Students work in small groups to match cell vocabulary terms to the appropriate cell part in a photograph. They use a draw program to sketch a plant and animal cell.
Curated OER
Cell Factory
Students examine the basic structures and functions of cells. They design and construct a factory cell model where each factory part corresponds to a cell part.
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Cells in the Making
Students examine and research the parts of a cell, their functions, and life processes. They simulate how cells receive nutrients using coffee filters, water, and coffee, and construct cells using pudding, cookie dough, and candy.
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A Cell Is Like A City
Students create analogies that help them remember the cell parts as well as their respective functions.
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Cell Community
Seventh graders use technology to review cell structure and function. In this cells less, 7th graders review the parts and functions of a cell, and use photography/video and PowerPoint to enhance their explorations.
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Drawing a Plant Cell
In this cell structures worksheet, students draw a plant cell. Students draw and label all of the parts listed in the word bank. Students then identify each part by coloring it the color indicated in the word box.
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Cell Biology Word Search Puzzle
In this science worksheet, middle schoolers look for the words that are related to the concepts of cell biology that are covered. They also acquire new vocabulary.
Curated OER
The Fungus Among Us
Learners explore the basic characteristics and roles of fungi. They discuss the importance of fungi to humans. Students investigate the relationship between cell structure and function and explore the diversity and variation of...
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Cell Structure and DNA
Sixth graders identify, locate and describe the function of the parts of a cell. In groups, they state the five stages of mitosis and put them in the correct order. They are introduced to the structure of DNA and mRNA and how they...
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Teaching Biotechnology With Models
Students are introduced to biotechnology by using models. The teacher uses A Sourcebook of Biotechnology Activities, Rasmussen and Matheson project co directors. One of the activities in the book is: students use a scale models to very...
Curated OER
Cell Transformation in Tobacco Leaf Disks
Students review the basic principles of plant cell structure, tissue culture, sterile technique, and cell transformation. Next students complete a plant transformation experiment using whole plant material in order to view evidence of...
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Notes on Cell Organelles
Students record information and write journal entries on the structure and function of cell organelles while viewing a Powerpoint presentation.
Florida State University
Florida State University: Molecular Expressions Cell Biology: Animal Cell Structure
Site highlights the various features of an animal cell. Presents users with a colorful diagram depicting the anatomy of the animal cell. Provides links to obtain more detailed information about the various components found in animal cells.
University of Arizona
Cell Signaling
Superior site for information on cell signaling. Information provided as a tutorial with multiple choice questions to guide the learner. The site has lots of images and diagrams.
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Cell Division and Cancer
A complete, student-led lesson on cell structure, cell division, and cancer growth. Students work their way through illustrations and animated tutorials, and answer review questions along the way. There is a self-checking quiz at the end...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Microbiology: Cells
Article describing the parts of a cell. Includes chart listing the main parts of a cell and their definitions. Discusses some of the ways a cell can become damaged. (Published: February 28, 2008)
Other
Cartage.org: A Typical Plant Cell
This interactive resource provides a large clickable-map graphic of a plant cell. Simply click on the cell part and you are provided with a thorough explanation of nucleus or organelle.
Other
University of Cincinnati: Project Step: Cell Structure and Function
Engaging, interactive lesson focusing on cells being the basic units of structure and function of all living things. Students will be able to explain the different roles of each structure and how they relate to each other.
NASA
Microbes @ Nasa: Science Lesson Plan: Day One Microscope Activity [Pdf]
A middle school experiment on the cell structure of cyanobacteria.
Vision Learning
Vision Learning: Cells: Discovery and Basic Structure
This module focuses on cell structure and how the organelles function together to form the smallest unit of life. The cell theory is also discussed along with the basics features of the cell. Site also includes an interactive practice...
Wisc-Online
Wisc Online: Identifying Eukaryotic Animal Cell Organelles
This is a tutorial slideshow showing the internal structure of an animal eukaryotic cell. Each slide has excellent labeled drawings accompanied by descriptive text explaining the function of each part.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Plasma Membrane and Cytoplasm
Article takes an in-depth look at the structure and function of the plasma membrane and cytoplasm of cells, the phospholipid bilayer, and microvilli.
Other
Molecular and Cellular Biology Learning Ctr: Virtual Cell Animation Collection
An extensive collection of detailed diagrams and animations showing the structure of cells and how they work.