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The Cell as a System

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students review cell structures and investigate how the components of a cell operate as a system. They compare a plant and animal cell and then make a model of a cell. Students begin to understand the cell as a system by exploring a...
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Organizer
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Comparing Plant and Animal Cells

For Students 7th - 10th
In this cell comparison worksheet, students complete a table in which they compare the cell parts and organelles of plants and animals. They answer 4 short answer questions based on the information in the table.
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Slimy Cells

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students create three-dimensional cell models. They may choose to make either a plant or animal cell but must use a Ziploc bag as the cell membrane, slime for the cytoplasm, and strawberry baskets for the cell wall if making a plant...
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Cell Observation Exercise

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students take measurements of the distance between the objective and the slide when in focus with each objective. They determine the diameter of the field of view at each power in order to determine the size of the cells being observed.
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Sunken Millions Animals

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
This PowerPoint includes a game with ocean graphics in which two teams answer increasingly difficult questions about animals. Topics covered include plant and animal cells, animal adaptation, and similarities and differences between...
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Review of Cell Organelles

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this cell organelles worksheet, students read the structure and function of different plant and animal cell organelles to determine what organelle is being described. Students write in the 15 organelles into a chart.
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Cell Structure

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students study plant and animal cell components.  In this cell lesson students identify parts of a cell, view a PowerPoint presentation and diagram a cell. 
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Cell (Biology)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct a series of activities to explore the nature of cells. In this biology lesson, students observe plant and animal cells under the microscope and compare them. They differentiate osmosis and diffusion.
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Life Cycle: Diversity in a Balance 4th Grade Workbook

For Students 5th
In this life cycle workbook, 5th graders examine plant and animal cells, classification of organisms, human biology, photosynthesis, and natural environments. 21 different activities make up the Life Cycle Workbook.
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Cell Parts

For Students 5th - 9th
In this biology worksheet, students read about the parts of both plant and animal cells and examine cell diagrams. They read about the function of cell parts before answering 11 online fill in the blank questions.
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Tasty Treats

For Students 9th - 10th
In this biology activity, students construct a model of a plant or animal cell using edible materials that will remain fresh at least three days. They identify and label each part to include various organelles as listed. Students also...
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The Cell: Unit of Life

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students identify the parts of plant and animal cells, how samples can be obtained and what the differences are.
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Cell Reviews

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students draw cells, make a cell, and list organelles in plant and animal cells. In this cells lesson plan, students create edible cells.
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Looking Inside Cells

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine the functions and roles of membranes in cells. They discover the differences between plant and animal cells.
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Cells

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students research both plant and animal cell characteristics. They draw the parts of each cell and as groups present their research.
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Parts of a Cell

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore the parts of a cell. They identify the structures of plant and animal cells. Students explain the functions of plant and animal cells. They compare and contrast animal cells to plant cells. Students create a model of the...
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Looking Inside Cells

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders analyze and identify the role of the cell membrane and nucleus. They create flash cards to help them review cell structures. They also compare plant and animal cells.
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Cells are 3-D!

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students design three dimensional models of plant and animal cells. They identify the cells parts, and compare animal and plant cells.
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Cell Cookies

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders, in groups, create a plant or animal cell out of cookies, frosting, and candy pieces.
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Cell-a-bration

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders study the structures of a plant cell and animal cell. They create a graphic organizer and a food model. Finally, they write an essay comparing and contrasting plant and animal cells.
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Cellular Cellebrities

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders, in groups, learn the morphology and function of organelles within plant and animal cells.
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Cell Cookie Lesson Plan

For Teachers K - 12th
Students review the structure and fuctions of plant and animal cells. They use various types of materials such as sugar cookies and cake frosting for this lesson.
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Parts of the Cell

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine plant and animal cells to observe the organelles present in the cell, to match the function of each to the organelle on a cell model and to build a model of the plant or animal cell.
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Biology: Make a Model Cell

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compare and contrast plant and animal cells and then create a model of the latter. They visit Websites to view the cells and answer questions about them. In pairs, students create cell models using plastic baggies, syrup,...

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