Curated OER
7.012 F’04 Problem Set 1 ~ Biology
Course identification information is included in the upper left corner as well as within the title of this worksheet. If you overlook or remove that information, you are left with a tremendous college biology assignment. There are only...
Curated OER
Comparing a Cell to a Factory
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.
Curated OER
Jello Cells
Students describe the cell as a 3D object rather than the 2D object they are accustomed to observing. They describe the appearance and location within the cell of the various cell organelles.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Cell Celebration!
Students look at the components of cells and their functions. The lesson focuses on the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Each part of the cell performs a specific function that is vital for the cell's survival....
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Cell Membrane Structure and Function
Students learn about the different structures that comprise cell membranes, fulfilling part of the Research and Revise stages of the legacy cycle. Students view online animations of cell membrane dynamics (links provided). Then they...
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Quiz: Cell Organelles
Take this ten-question review quiz over cell organelles. Read more about each question after an incorrect answer is given.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Quiz: Chloroplasts
Take this ten-question review quiz over the cell's chloroplasts. Read more about each question after an incorrect answer is given.
Other
University of New Mexico: Biology Undergraduate Labs: Cell Organelles
Get to know cell organelles and their functions while studying this resource. Challenge knowledge with supplied reviews.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Mitochondria Turning on the Powerhouse
A brief informational summary which describes the structure and function of mitochondria inside cells.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Endoplasmic Reticulum Wrapping It Up
Find out about the rough and smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum, and their functions inside a cell.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Golgi Apparatus Packing Things Up
All you wanted to know about the structure and function of a cell's Golgi Apparatus.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Vacuoles Storage Bins to the Cells
Why does a plant stand up on its own? Find out with this brief tutorial about the vacuoles in cells.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Microtubules Thick Protein Tubes
A short, informational article which explains the structure and function of microtubules inside a cell.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Other Cell Organelles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers the structure and role of the endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, vesicle, vacuole, and centriole.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Chloroplast: Structure and Function
The structure and functions of chloroplasts are described in detail here.
Other
Massengale's Biology Junction: Cell Functions
A chart which identifies each part of a cell, the location, the description, and the function.
Utah State Office of Education
Utah Science: Cell Organelle Table
A complete table identifying cell organelle, their location, a description, and function. Click on the hyperlinks for more detail to the specific organelle.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Lysosome: Lesson 2
This lesson will discuss the structure and function of the lysosome. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Lysosome."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Lysosome: Lesson 3
This lesson will discuss the structure and function of the lysosome. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Lysosome."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Organelles: Lesson 2
This lesson will give a general overview of how organelles help a cell function and will explain the importance of organelles in increasing surface area to volume ratios. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Organelles."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Organelles: Lesson 3
This lesson will give a general overview of how organelles help a cell function and will explain the importance of organelles in increasing surface area to volume ratios. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Organelles."
Bio Topics
Bio Topics: Plant Cell Structure
Learn about the plant cell structure with this reference article. Article explores the extra features found in plant cells and includes diagrams of cell structures.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: The Major Functions of Lysosomes
Explains what lysosomes are, the different functions they perform in a cell, and what can happen when they become dysfunctional.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Functions of a Centrosome and Its Role in Cell Division
Discusses the discovery of centrosomes, their important role in mitosis in animal cells, and their other functions.