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CAP: Cell Chart

For Students 5th - 8th
In this cells activity, students describe 11 functions of cell parts and provide an analogy for each one to show what it is like. Answers are not provided.
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Chloroplasts

For Teachers K - 12th
Learners study chloroplasts, their structure and evolution.  For this photosynthesis lesson students experiment with polarized light and the production of chlorophyll.
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Fungus

For Teachers K - 12th
Learners study fungus, its reproduction and uses.  For this eukaryote lesson students complete several fungal experiments.     
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Life or Death Food Chain Decision

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss how energy is transferred to different trophic levels. In this biology lesson, students solve a theoretical problem and debate on a solution. They explain how energy is lost during cellular respiration.
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Chancing it

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine different transplant types and estimate the possible outcomes.  In this biology lesson students discuss donors and transplants then divide into groups and complete a worksheet.
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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 lesson students label the different cells and their functions. 
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Cell Me What?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners compare and contrast the characteristics of robots and cells. In this biology lesson, students examine the parts and function of cell organelles. They create a visual representation of their cell/robot analogy.
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Selling Cells: a Study of Organelles and Cell Structure

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students study cellular structures and functions.  In this cell function lesson students participate in a class discussion then make a drawing of the cell they are discussing. 
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Cell Cycle Duration

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the cell cycle and how its duration can vary.  In this cells lesson students complete a worksheet and answer questions. 
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How Many Cells Are Born in a Day?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students predict the number of cells after a series of cell divisions.  In this cells lesson students create a graph of their results and create a patterned drawing. 
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Learn DNA Replication

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore physical science by participating in a science role-play activity. In this DNA structure activity, students discuss the different parts of the code that makes up our DNA and instructs our cells. Students utilize the...
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Experiments with Photovoltaic Cells

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explain how sunlight is converted to electricity. In this series of physics lesson, students study how varying the characteristics of the light source affect photovoltaic cells. They research their different uses in other...
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Eukaryotic or Prokaryotic #1

For Students 6th - 12th
For this eukaryotic or prokaryotic quiz worksheet, students complete an on-line quiz, choosing questions and matching answers. Students score 1 point for each correct answer; a printed version is available.
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Cell Division Quiz #3

For Students 7th - 12th
In this cell division quiz worksheet, students complete an on-line game, clicking on questions and matching answer cards and scoring 1 point per correct answer. Printable version available also.
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Quiz on Cell Theory

For Students 6th - 12th
In this cell theory quiz learning exercise, students complete an on-line game, clicking on questions and matching answer cards and scoring 1 point per correct answer. Printable version available also.
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Cell Organelles #3-Quiz

For Students 9th - 12th
In this cell organelles quiz worksheet, students complete an on-line game, clicking on questions and matching answer cards and scoring 1 point per correct answer. Printable version available also.
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Eukaryotic or Prokaryotic #2

For Students 6th - 12th
In this eukaryotic or prokaryotic quiz instructional activity, students complete an on-line game, clicking on questions and matching answer cards and scoring 1 point per correct answer. Printable version available also.
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Who Does What Quiz #1: Cell Structures

For Students 9th - 11th
In this "who does what" quiz worksheet, students complete an on-line game, clicking on questions and matching answer cards and scoring 1 point per correct answer. Printable version available also.
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Fighting Infection

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study immune responses and the structures that are related to immune cells functions.  In this fighting infection activity students construct antibody complexes and model the interaction of the immune system when it is...
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Cell Organelles

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore biology by researching living cells. In this living organism lesson, students participate in a role-playing activity in which all the students in class form one plant cell by portraying specific parts of a cell. Students...
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Making Blood!

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders study facts about human blood and what it is made of.  In this blood composition lesson plan students divide into groups and complete several activities. 
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Citric Acid Review Activity

For Teachers All
Students study the Krebs's cycle and understand the steps at a functional level.  In this cellular respiration lesson students complete different stations then do a written assignment. 
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Elements of Biology: The Cell

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study tissue engineering and its risks and benefits.  For this biology lesson students take a stand on a side then research and support their position. 
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Defining the Difference Between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars examine microscopic life by conducting a scientific investigation. In this cell analysis lesson, students define the prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and discuss their word origins. Young scholars view each type of cell on...