Sophia Learning
Sophia: Red Blood Cells and Hemoglobin
This lesson will examine the structure and function of red blood cells (i.e., erythrocytes), how new red blood cells are produced, and the role of hemoglobin in transporting oxygen.
Ohio State University
Ohio State Univ.: Cell Expansion and Differentiation
This essay is complemented by useful illustrations of how plant cells enlarge after mitosis and become specialized for different functions. A good supplement to plant growth studies.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Cell Components
This StudyCards stack enables students to review the terms associated with the structures that comprise a living cell.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum and Cell Metabolism
The characteristics of the rough endoplasmic reticulum are described and its role in protein synthesis, including creating proteins, folding them, transporting them, and checking them for quality.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cell Cell Junctions
Learn about the different types of intercellular junctions, including plasmodesmata, tight junctions, gap junctions, and desmosomes.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Cellular Differentiation
The process of cellular differentiation leads cells to assume their final morphology and physiology - learn here all about this process.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Diagram of Plant Cell and Functions of Its Organelles
Provides a labeled diagram of a plant cell and descriptions of the characteristics and functions of many of its organelles.
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.
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: A Brief Comparison of Plant Cell vs. Animal Cell
Presents labeled illustrations of a plant cell and an animal cell which demonstrate the parts that are common and different. This is followed by a discussion of their similarities and then of their differences.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Endoplasmic Reticulum: Lesson 4
This lesson will discuss the structure and function of both rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum. It is 4 of 6 in the series titled "Endoplasmic Reticulum."
University of Hamburg
University of Hamburg: The Cell Wall
This site provides a description of primary and secondary cell wall. Includes an image of cell wall structure.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Cell Function
Brief informational site provides information on the purpose and function of cells.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Cell Types
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart presents various types of cells, their structure, and function. There is an assessment section included.
University of Utah
University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: The Basics and Beyond
This website offers a clear definition of the science of Genetics, highlighting DNA and genes. There is a neat, easy-to-understand animated tour of the basics and an opportunity to go inside an animated cell. Student can build a DNA...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Plant and Animal Cells
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is intended to introduce plant and animal cells to fifth graders. Pictures, a web link, and several opportunities for student participation are included. An end-of-lesson assessment is...
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.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Mitochondria
Often referred to as the powerhouses of the cell, mitochondria provide the energy that powers nearly every cellular process. This essay by university lecturer John Ross describes in detail the structures and functions of these amazing...
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Chromosomes: The Carriers of Genetic Information
Explains what chromosomes are, their structure, their functions within a cell, and the health impact of mutations in a gene sequence.
Curated OER
The Virtual Cell: Cell Biology
In this interactive site, you are presented with a picture of a cell and a description of the structure and function of the parts of the cell. Pictures are colorful and the explanations are short but informative.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: The Bigger the Better?
In this activity, students calculate the surface area and volume of different shaped cell models. They develop an understanding of the differences in cells and their function
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Ribosomes and Mitochondria
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the structure and function of ribosomes and mitochondria.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Ribosomes and Mitochondria
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the structure and function of ribosomes and mitochondria.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Ribosomes and Mitochondria
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the structure and function of ribosomes and mitochondria.