Curated OER
Cellular Structure and Function
Students examine animal and plant cells using a microscope and participate in a class discussion about the functions of the organelles. In this biology lesson, students use microscopes and videos to better understand the functions of...
Curated OER
Jello Cells
Students create a three dimensional model of a cell. In this cellular structure lesson, students use gelatin, plastic bags, plastic containers, and fruit to construct a model of a cell. They compare the cells structures and stack them to...
Curated OER
Cellular Structure And Function
Students explore the structure and function of the cell. They begin by identifying the cell as the common unit of life in all living organisms, large and small. They examine single-celled organisms and how they carry out different life...
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Cell Membranes
A short piece of informational text which describes and illustrates the structure and function the cell membrane.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Membrane Proteins Bumpy Services
A concise overview of the proteins that give cell membranes the ability to carry out various functions for cells.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Cell Wall What's It For?
A brief article which describes and illustrates the structure and function of cell walls in plant 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.