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Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: A Brief Comparison of Plant Cell vs. Animal Cell

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Unit Plan
University of Washington

Genome Sciences Education Outreach: Amazing Cells [Pdf]

For Students 5th - 7th
Multi-activity learning module in which students engage in learning about plant and animal cells through the use of microscopes.
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Graphic
Cells Alive

Cells Alive!: Plant, Animal, and Bacteria Cell Models

For Students 9th - 10th
Find animated diagrams that describe both eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells. There are models for animal, plant, and bacteria cells.
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Website
My Science Site

Life Systems: Cells, Tissues, Organs

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive site for teachers provides some helpful resources that pertain to plant and animal cells. Includes a microscope diagram as well as plant, animal and pond labs. Also contains links to structures and mechanisms, matter and...
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Handout
Other

Biology Mad: Structure and Function of the Cell [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This 11-page Biology course handout gives a detailed explanation of cell structure, supplemented by many illustrations.
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Interactive
Other

Footprints Science: Plant and Animal Cells

For Students 9th - 10th
This site illustrates different parts of a plant and animal cell. The student may then drag and drop labels to the correct cell part.
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Activity
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Animal and Plant Cell Models and Cell Tour Given to Life Science Students

For Students 9th - 10th
A biology class is divided into two groups: one an animal cell, and the other one, a plant cell. They are given a list of cell organelles to research and construct in their 9 M X 9 M model. Students must organize and assign duties,...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Inside the Cell

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students learn the different kinds of cells including plant and animal cells. They also learn how to identify and name the organelles of eukaryotic cells.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Cells

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students will research prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. The students will then research plant and animal cells, comparing and contrasting the two. Students will also research the major organelles and the function of each. Students will...
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Activity
Beacon Learning Center

Beacon Learning Center: Discovery Lab: Mixed Up Cells

For Students 9th - 10th
Professor Mill Ennium invites users into the Discovery Lab where they run across a box of cells and have to use the clues to figure out whether they are plant or animal cells.
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Handout
Other

Eureka Science: Cells: Bacterial Cells

For Students 3rd - 8th
In story form, this site examines the similarities and differences among bacteria, plant cells, and animal cells. Drawings supplement the text for clarity purposes.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Comparing the Simple Structure of Plant and Animal Cells

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use guided scientific observation using a collection of models, visual material, and microscope slides to identify cell organelles. Then they demonstrate their understanding of the parts/characteristics of cells by identifying...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Plant Cell Structures

For Students 7th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Even though plants and animals are both eukaryotes, plant cells differ in some ways from animal cells. Plant cells have a large central vacuole, are surrounded by a...
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Plant and Animal Cells

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces students to the plant and animal cell.
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Unit Plan
Utah State Office of Education

Utah Science: Introducing Cells!

For Students 4th - 8th
Get to know cells, what they create, how to identify them, and how to tell whether they belong to a plant or an animal. Several activities
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Handout
Florida State University

Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Introdution to Cell and Virus Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a detailed diagram of animal, bacterial and plant cells and viral structure. Also included are detailed drawings, with definitions, of each of the cellular organelles.
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Handout
University of Utah

University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: The Evolution of the Cell

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the endosymbiotic theory. This theory explains the evolution of cells from a mitochondria and chloroplast working together in a symbiotic relationship to the current cell structure.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Plant and Animal Cells

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
[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...
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Handout
Ohio State University

Ohio State University: Plant Cells

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this informative essay and these great illustrations to learn how plant cells are different from animal cells.
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Website
Cells Alive

Cells Alive!

For Students 9th - 10th
Animation studio that specializes in medical illustration lets you explore the structure and function of plant cells and animal cells, using videos and interactive graphics with clickable parts that lead to more detail.
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Interactive
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Virtual Cell

For Students 9th - 10th
An online video game where players take control of a tiny virtual submarine that explores plant and animal cells from the inside! Players learn about organelles, respiration, and photosynthesis.
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Interactive
Cells Alive

Cells Alive!: Puzzle Page

For Students 5th - 8th
Try your hand at these interactive jigsaw puzzles while studying cell biology. Put together images of animal and plant cells, red blood cells, streptococcus, and naphthalene.
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Cells Alive

Cells Alive!: Study Aids

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of PDF study aids to help students comprehend cell biology.
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Activity
Utah Education Network

Uen: Cell Structures Wee Beasties

For Students 9th - 10th
In this activity you observe photographs of cells and then make comparisons of the animal and plant cells.

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