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Worksheet
Curated OER

Cell Organelles

For Students 7th - 12th
Now, this is a clever approach to understanding cell organelles; seven pairs of organelles are listed, and pupils write an explanation of how each pair cooperates to perform certain cell functions. Organelles include the nucleus,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Hands-On Paper Activity Examining The Relationship Between Hierarchical Levels Of Structure And Function

For Teachers 7th - 12th
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...
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Lava Flows and Their Imapct on Shoreline Features

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this field geology activity, students will explore basaltic lava flows along the shoreline of Lake Superior, and begin to gain an understanding of the geologic story of Minnesota's North Shore. They will make observations about...
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Graphic
University of Utah

University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: How Vesicles Transport Cargo

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed explanation, accompanied by labeled illustrations and real-time movies, showing how vesicles move molecules around, both inside and outside a cell.
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Interactive
Other

University of Cincinnati: Cells and Organelles

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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eBook
Other

Hypertextbook: Large Molecules

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a good, in-depth reference for the study of macromolecules in biology - lipids, proteins and carbohydrates. Includes images and links to other sources as well as a quiz for students to check understanding.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Exocytosis

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Wikipedia Encyclopedia describes the process of exocytosis and what is accomplished by the process. Throughout this brief article, links are provided for additional information on the subject.