Curated OER
A Hands-On Paper Activity Examining The Relationship Between Hierarchical Levels Of Structure And Function
Students investigate how complex functions arise in biological systems through the creation of several paper structures to accomplish various tasks such as remaining suspended in air for the longest time, making the loudest noise and...
Estrella Mountain Community College
Estrella Mountain Community College: Cell Organization
Description of organelles. Links will take you to a glossary with pictures for many of the definitions. Ends with a quiz linked to answers.
University of Hamburg
University of Hamburg: Membranes: Diffusion, Permeability, Osmosis, Turgor, Active and Passive Transport and Transport
This cellular biology page presents extensive detail on the chemical nature of the cell membrane. Using the Chime plug-in, students can manipulate and study models of the membrane.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Endomembrane System
Article looks at the structure and function of the different parts of the endomembrane system, how proteins, lipids, and vesicles are transported between these parts, and how this activity keeps the cell running smoothly.
Other
University of Cincinnati: Cells and Organelles
An in-depth discussion of the different parts of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells as well as a thorough explanation of organelles within the cell. The text is better suited to high school and middle school. However, there is a picture of...
City University of New York
Cell Biology: Vacuoles
This site is an informative explanation from the Brooklyn College of the structure and function of vacuoles in plant cells.
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Plant Cell Structures
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An overview of special structures found in plant cells.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Plant Cells
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of plant cells and the unique structures found in plants cells only.
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.
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.
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 2.7 Organelles
Discover the organelles of a cell, and how their structure contributes to the cell's function.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Endocytosis
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia over endocytosis discusses the three forms in which it can take place. Links are provided for additional information on this subject as well as related subjects.
Cells Alive
Cells Alive!: Cell Structure and Function
Take this 10 question multiple choice quiz on cell structure and function.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Endocytosis and Exocytosis: Lesson 3
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 3 of 4 in the series titled "Endocytosis and Exocytosis."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Endocytosis and Exocytosis: Lesson 4
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 4 of 4 in the series titled "Endocytosis and Exocytosis."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Central Vacuole: Lesson 4
This lesson will discuss the structure and function of the central vacuole. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Central Vacuole."
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."
Zero Bio
Zero Bio: Cellular Respiration Game
Make sure you know your facts before playing this game! Concepts of cellular respiration are the focal point of the questions. Get them correct and hit the target, or get them wrong and your arrow will flop.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Functions of Vesicles
Describes the characteristics of vesicles and the functions they perform in a cell based on which type they are.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Vacuole Analogy
Explains what vacuoles are and what their functions are in animal cells and plant cells, and offers analogies to help students understand their different roles.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Vacuole Structure
The structure and function of a vacuole inside a plant cell are described.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Vacuole Facts
Presents information about vacuoles and offers analogies to help students recall their functions in a cell.