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Defining the Difference Between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students 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. Students view each type of cell on slides...
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Cell Campaign

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students work in groups to create a new head of the cell to take over for the nucleus.  In this cell  lesson students produce a campaign that will show the importance of the organelle to the cell.
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Organizer
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Cell Type

For Students 4th - 10th
In this cells worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer where they fill in boxes for the cell type they are researching. Students complete boxes for characteristics, examples, non examples, and a definition.
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How Cells Duplicate and Why Where Something Can Go Wrong

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the function of a cell and cell division.  In this investigative lesson students construct a 3-D model of a DNA molecule.
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The Cell - Internet Activity

For Students 5th - 10th
For this cells worksheet, students click on the links to learn about the plant and animal cells complete a comparison chart and answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 10 questions total.
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Spotlight on Photovoltaics and Fuel Cells

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the Internet to find the pros and cons to alternative technology. In this investigative lesson students analyze structure and function of these systems and make observations of them.
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"SMART" Science

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore science topics using a SMART board. In this respiration lesson, 7th graders see how and why cells use cellular respiration. They see a cellular respiration recipe on the SMART board and watch as the cells produce...
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Onion Cells

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students observe the cells of an onion by wet mounting it and viewing it in a microscope.  In this hands on lesson students make their own wet mount slide of an onion and are able to identify the cells in it such as, the nucleus,...
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Carbon Cycle Lesson

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders learn how trees help nature recycle.  For this carbon cycle lesson, 7th graders view a picture of a giant redwood tree, complete a Think, Pair, Share activity, view and discuss a poster about how nature recycles, create a...
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The Living Environment

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders show what they know about plant and animal cells. In this cell project lesson, 6th graders get to choose a project based on their learning style. They can create a visual representation of cells, auditory forms, or build a...
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Parts of a Plant Cell and Their Functions

For Students 4th - 5th
In 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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Cells

For Students 5th - 8th
In this scientific investigation activity, learners follow the provided procedures to examine the number of cells in animals and then respond to 3 short answer questions.
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GED Vocabulary: Life Science

For Students 9th - 12th
In this GED life science worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle given 8 clues about cell division, genetics, and the human body systems.
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Those Cells Look Good Enough to Eat

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore the parts of the cell. In this cell lesson, students use foods to create cell models that represent the nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, mitochondria, ribosomes, vacuoles, endoplasmic reticulum, and Golgi bodies...
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The Incredible, Edible Cell

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Young scholars discover organelles and the functions organelles perform in cells. For this biology lesson, students create model cells using Jell-o, then dissect their "cell" to examine the parts that create a cell. Young scholars create...
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What Does Life Look Like Under a Microscope?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners discover cells make up all living things. In this life science lesson plan, students investigate living organisms and the cells that create them. Finally the learners create a testable question, conduct an investigation, and...
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Biology Crossword Puzzle: Cells

For Students 7th - 10th
In this biology crossword puzzle learning exercise, students use the 9 clues regarding cells to help them correctly complete the word puzzle.
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Cells Vocabulary Quiz

For Students 6th - 7th
In this cells vocabulary worksheet, students draw lines to match 12 words pertaining to cells to their meanings. Prior knowledge is assumed.
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Cells Word Chop Worksheet

For Students 5th - 6th
In this cells learning exercise, students read a table that has 10 words pertaining to cells that have been chopped in half. Students find the pieces that fit together and write them on the lines.
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The Characteristics of Living Things

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the characteristics of living things. In this living things lesson plan, 8th graders review as a class the cell theory and the characteristics of living things. They answer questions about how to determine if...
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Cell Division and Mitosis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify each phase of mitosis and the main characteristics of each. Students prepare a microscope slide with onion root tip. Students observe the cell division occurring in the cells and label the mitosis phases observed.
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Interactive
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Cell Structure Crossword Puzzle

For Students 4th - 9th
In this online interactive biology crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 4 clues regarding cell structure to find the appropriate answers to complete the word puzzle.
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Organizer
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Comparing a Cell to a Factory

For Students 7th - 10th
In this cell worksheet, students access a given website to compare the cell organelles and their functions to jobs in a factory. This worksheet is a graphic organizer.
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Cells Are Us

For Teachers K - 3rd
Young scholars explore cells. For this science lesson plan, students investigate how the cell is the basic unit of life, that cells divide slowly to become mass of cells, and that there is a gradual loss of cells throughout life.